Let’s start with the microwave, because it’s the default setting for 99% of us. You wrap the cob in a damp paper towel, like you’re tucking it into a tiny, wet sleeping bag. Then you nuke it for about 30 seconds, flip it, and give it another 20 seconds.
Here’s the thing: the microwave is unpredictable. One time, I got corn so hot it could have reheated itself, and another time it came out cold in the middle, like a frozen heart in a lukewarm body. The trick is to never trust the first bite. You always end up doing the “check with your lip” dance, and then pretending you didn’t just burn your mouth.
