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Cooking & Baking

Figarosmom

(12,975 posts) Wed Apr 29, 2026, 11:33 PM Wednesday

Why haven't I ever thought of this? I'm lazy so if there is an easier way I find it. I should have thought of this.

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Cleaning corn (Original Post) Figarosmom Wednesday OP

OMG! Bayard Thursday #1

Yeah, 3 to 5 min.(wrap in damp paper towel) On high in microwave Figarosmom Thursday #2

Yes but.... Old Crank Sunday #3

Can stick a fork into the end Figarosmom Monday #4

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1. OMG!

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 12:33 AM

Thursday

Where's that trick been all my life? I can't read the teensy CC--do they nuke it in the husk?

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2. Yeah, 3 to 5 min.(wrap in damp paper towel) On high in microwave

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 12:44 AM

Thursday

Per ear of corn add 2 to 3 more minutes for more. Et rest for few min. To finish steaming. Cut end and remove husk.

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3. Yes but....

Sun May 3, 2026, 10:08 PM

Sunday

You just cut the handle off....

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4. Can stick a fork into the end

Mon May 4, 2026, 03:22 AM

Monday