Description
A delicious and easy recipe for perfectly boiled corn cob with tender kernels and rich buttery flavor that you’ll love making at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears Fresh corn on the cob
- 4 quarts Water
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- Optional Chili powder
- Optional Parmesan cheese
- Optional Lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Corn: Shuck corn by removing husks and silk strands completely
- Boil Water: Fill large pot with 4 quarts water, bring to rolling boil
- Add Salt: Stir 1 tablespoon salt into boiling water until dissolved
- Cook Corn: Add corn ears, cook uncovered 4-6 minutes until tender
- Test Doneness: Use tongs to check kernels are tender but still crisp
- Serve: Remove from water, drain, add butter and desired toppings
Notes
- Choose corn with bright green husks and plump kernels for best results
- Add corn to already boiling water to prevent mushy texture
- Never add sugar to water as it makes kernels tough
- Don’t overcrowd the pot – cook in batches if necessary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 155 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
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