Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Corn Easiest Corn on the Cob 4.9 (88) 74 Reviews 4 Photos If you want to make the easiest corn on the cob, here's something I've known for years — no matter how great a kitchen technique is, unless you use it regularly, you'll forget about it! This technique for making corn on the cob works perfectly, and I hope you give it a try soon. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on August 19, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ear fresh corn, in the husk 1 teaspoon butter, or more to taste salt to taste Directions Microwave ear of corn on high until cooked through and tender, about 3 1/2 minutes. Transfer ear to a cutting board. Hold the tapered end with a towel and cut 1 inch off the bottom of the thick end. Squeeze the tapered end until the ear comes out of the husk and silk. Spread butter over corn and season with salt. I Made It Print 173 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 113 Calories 5g Fat 17g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 113 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 42mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 3g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Calcium 3mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 244mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.