Microwave Corn on the Cob

Microwaving ears of corn in their husks is so fast and so easy. And the corn is absolutely delicious, even without butter and salt.

Lay an ear of corn, still in its husk, on a paper towel in the microwave. Microwave it for one minute. Turn it over and microwave it for another minute.
Using a potholder, take it out of the microwave and let it rest for a few minutes to slightly cool. If you’re making more than one, microwave them as above, one at a time.
Let your ears of corn rest for a few minutes, then carefully peel off the husks and silk—it stays hot for a good long while. We use a combination of oven mitts, paper towels and derring-do to shuck them. Once you have the husk all down around the base of the cob, give it a good twist and it will come off.
Eat and enjoy. If you absolutely must, add butter and/or salt. But try it without first. If you started with good corn, it will be juicy and sugar-sweet. Honestly, butter and other adornments will just get in the way of the taste.