Best Boiled Corn on the Cob
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Best Boiled Corn on the Cob
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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
- 6 ears corn husks and silk removed, on the cob
- 4-6 quarts water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, salted
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil.
- Stir in milk, butter, sugar and lemon juice, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is mostly melted.
- 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.
- 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
(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%)
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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24 reviews
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