4 min in the microwave. Husk on. If no husk, then in glass microwave proof container no water. If doing more than one at a time, add 2 min per cob. Eg. 4 cobs would be 4 min + 2 min for each additional = 10 min... Add paprika, butter, chilli etc after cooked and whilst sitting covered in said container for a minute or two.