Microwaved corn on the cob, de-silked

Microwave the ear of corn in its husk about three and a half minutes (works for grilled in-husk corn too).

Holding it with a towel, grip the tapered end and cut off the bottom inch of the cob with a sharp, possibly serrated knife, releasing the silk.

Squeeze the tapered end through the towel to push the cob out of the husk, virtually free of silk; finish with butter and salt.