How to Steam Corn

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Prepare the corn.. Choose a pot that is large enough to fit the corn, then fill the bottom with water.. Place a steamer basket in the bottom of the pan.

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1

Prepare the corn.

Step 1

Prepare the corn.

2

Choose a pot that is large enough to fit the corn, then fill the bottom with wat

Step 2

Choose a pot that is large enough to fit the corn, then fill the bottom with water.

3

Place a steamer basket in the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Place a steamer basket in the bottom of the pan.

4

Add the corn and cover the pot with a lid.

Step 4

Add the corn and cover the pot with a lid.

5

Bring the water to a boil, then simmer it for 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Bring the water to a boil, then simmer it for 7 to 10 minutes.

6

Use a pair of tongs to take the corn out of the pot, and transfer it to a servin

Step 6

Use a pair of tongs to take the corn out of the pot, and transfer it to a serving plate.

7

Serve the corn.

Step 7

Serve the corn.

8

Prepare the corn.

Step 8

Prepare the corn.

9

Fill the bottom of a large skillet with water.

Step 9

Fill the bottom of a large skillet with water.

10

Bring the water to a boil.

Step 10

Bring the water to a boil.

11

Add the husked corn to the skillet in a single layer.

Step 11

Add the husked corn to the skillet in a single layer.

12

Let the water return to a boil, then lower the heat, and cook the corn, covered,

Step 12

Let the water return to a boil, then lower the heat, and cook the corn, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes.

13

Remove the corn from the skillet using a pair of tongs.

Step 13

Remove the corn from the skillet using a pair of tongs.

14

Serve the corn.

Step 14

Serve the corn.

15

Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).

Step 15

Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).

16

Get the corn ready.

Step 16

Get the corn ready.

17

Place the corn into a 3-quart (3 liters) glass baking dish.

Step 17

Place the corn into a 3-quart (3 liters) glass baking dish.

18

Fill the baking dish with ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of water.

Step 18

Fill the baking dish with ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of water.

19

Cover the dish with foil, and bake it for 30 minutes.

Step 19

Cover the dish with foil, and bake it for 30 minutes.

20

Mix the parsley, butter, and salt in a small bowl just before the corn is done s

Step 20

Mix the parsley, butter, and salt in a small bowl just before the corn is done steaming.

21

Take the corn out of the oven, and drain the water from it.

Step 21

Take the corn out of the oven, and drain the water from it.

22

Pour the butter mixture over the corn just before serving it.

Step 22

Pour the butter mixture over the corn just before serving it.

23

Get the corn ready.

Step 23

Get the corn ready.

24

Pour 2 tablespoons of water into a microwave-safe baking dish.

Step 24

Pour 2 tablespoons of water into a microwave-safe baking dish.

25

Add the corn.

Step 25

Add the corn.

26

Cover the dish with some plastic wrap, and poke a vent hole using a fork.

Step 26

Cover the dish with some plastic wrap, and poke a vent hole using a fork.

27

Cook the corn on high until it is done, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Step 27

Cook the corn on high until it is done, about 4 to 6 minutes.

28

Remove the plastic wrap from the dish.

Step 28

Remove the plastic wrap from the dish.

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