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corn on the cob with butter and salt.
5 from 3 votes

How to Boil Corn on the Cob

While boiling corn on the cob is a simple cooking method, it truly brings out the best in corn, enhancing its natural sweetness and preserving its juicy texture.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 1
Carbs 17
Protein 3
Yield 6

Ingredients

  • 6 ears fresh corn on the cob

Instructions

  • First, peel and shuck your corn.
    Corn on the cob on a white background.
  • Then, transfer the corn into a large stock pot. Fill the pot, covering the corn with cold water. Then, place the cover on the top.
    Corn on the cob in a metal bowl.
  • Bring the water to a boil. The corn will cook as the water warms and comes to a boil.
  • Once the corn has come to a boil (and the corn has turned a deep yellow color), turn the heat off.
    Corn on the cob in a metal bowl.
  • Immediately remove the corn from the water to let cool.
  • Serve corn on the cob immediately with butter and salt.
    corn on the cob with butter and salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g