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Golden corn on the cob with butter and chives on a white plate, fresh and ready to serve.

How To Boil Corn On The Cob

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears corn on the cob husks and silk removed
  • 1 tablespoon butter or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot about halfway with water and bring to a rolling boil. Season generously with salt.
  • Carefully submerge the cleaned corn in the boiling water and cover the pot. Boil for 3-5 minutes, until the kernels turn a vivid, bright yellow and are plump and just tender when pierced with a fork or knife. Do not overcook.
    Fresh yellow corn on the cob soaking in water in a white enamel pot for boiling or cooking.
  • Using long-handled tongs, remove the cobs from the pot.
  • Serve hot corn with butter and salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 36mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Boiled Corn on the Cob, How Long to Boil Corn on the Cob
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