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How to Cook Corn on the Cob

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This corn on the cob is so tender and juicy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. The secret is to cook it in a pot of boiling water for just a few minutes, then add a knob of butter and some salt and pepper. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
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Ingredients

  • 8 ears corn on the cob silk removed, husks pulled and tied back (see note).
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Water
  • Butter optional (see note)

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot, about the same height as the length of the corncob, with water.
    Water
  • Add sugar, stir, and bring the sugar water to a boil. Set the prepared ears of corn in the boiling water with the tied-back husks leaning against the sides of the pot.
    2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    8 ears of corn pointed down into a deep pot of water with the husks pulled back and sticking up.
  • Boil the corn for 1 minute, then remove the ears with tongs. (The husks soften in the boiling water, so try to keep them out of the water and do not pull on the husks when removing the ears from the water.)
    8 ears corn on the cob
  • Set the corn on a serving plate.
  • If buttered corn-on-the-cob is desired, butter a slice of bread then rub the ear of corn across the bread to butter it evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Butter
    an ear of boiled corn being rubbed on a buttered slice of bread.

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Notes

  • Note: This results in a beautiful presentation for serving corn-on-the-cob, but the easiest method of cooking corn-on-the-cob is to completely remove the husks and silk from the corn, if desired.
  • For instant buttered corn: Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the boiling sugar-water before adding the corn.
Storage: Store corn on the cob in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ears | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 337IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg