In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

> PL wrote on Mon, 31 May 2010 15:12:07 GMT:
>
> >> In article >,
> >> PL > wrote:
> >>
> >>> Omelet > wrote in
> >>> newsmpomelet-BCD98F.21085030052010 @news-wc.giganews.com:
> >>>
> >> >> In article
> >> >> >, PL
> >> >> > 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.
>
> > 'Twill be done on the next lot.
>
> I think 5 minutes is a bit too much but it depends on your microwave.
> Otherwise, I am enthusiastic about nuking corn in rinsed husks.

It does indeed depend on the microwave... :-) That timing works for
mine. Also depends on how well done you like your corn.
I have, in the past, received good reviews on this method. <g>
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