On 5/31/2010 8:17 AM, Omelet wrote:
> In 1.5>,
> > wrote:
>
>> > wrote in newsmpomelet-BCD98F.21085030052010
>> @news-wc.giganews.com:
>>
>>> In 1.5>,
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>
>>>
>>> Nuking corn in an unopened husk really is the gods...
>>> I share that hint as often as I can! :-)
>>
>>
>> I'll have to give it a whirl next time. I used to bake them in the Weber with
>> the husks on, but now usually de-husk , wrap in alfoil with some salt, pepper
>> and garlic butter, and bake like that.
>
> They peel like a dream... No fighting to get all the silk off, and the
> husk seals in the sweetness.
>
> Just toss it into the sink directly out of the microwave and run cold
> water over it so you can peel it. The cob retains enough heat to dry
> itself in seconds so you can add butter or whatever else you like to
> treat it with.
>
> 5 minutes for one ear, 7 minutes for two or three.

Thanks Om - I'll give this a try next time I have the corn. When I
shopped for today, the store I go to (Meijer) had the corn on the cob on
sale for $.19 each. And not a single ear existed there while I shopped. :-(

What was the nuke time?

Bob