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Microwave for 7 minutes (maybe 10, if you have an old microwave)
Remove with towel, beware the steam!
Brush butter all over
Turn gas up high, place cob directly on the burner, turn every 5 seconds allowing to roast a little on the surface (if you dont have gas, place in hot dry skillet).