Sweet Corn ala Jaques Pepin ✅

Steps

  1. Prep the corn: Leave the corn entirely in its husk (unpeeled) and wet the outside thoroughly. Trim off the very bottom/stem end of the ear.

  2. Cook: Microwave for 5 minutes.

  3. Serve: Hold the top of the cob and squeeze or push the corn right out of the husk, leaving the silks behind.

  4. OR

  5. Boil: Bring a pot of water to a boil with a dash of salt. Add your shucked corn.

  6. Cover: Wait for the water to return to a boil. Once it does, immediately turn the heat off, cover the pot, and let the corn sit in the hot water for 5 minutes.

Notes

Butter Trick: Take a slice of a baguette or white bread, slather it generously with room-temperature butter, and roll the hot cob on it.

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