Best Boiled Corn on the Cob

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4.5

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    254 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Boiled Corn on the Cob

It's so simple, but this is the best way to make Boiled Corn on the Cob that brings out its sweet corn flavor. It's quite possibly the most iconic food of summer!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 ears corn on the cob husks and silk removed
  • 4-6 quarts water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in milk, butter, sugar and lemon juice, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is mostly melted.
  3. Place ears of corn into the boiling water, then bring back to a boil. Immediately cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 6-10 minutes, depending on how well you like your corn done.
  4. Serve with additional butter, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1ear Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 304mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 707IU (14%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ear
Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 198mg 8%
Potassium 304mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 707IU 14%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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