4.5 from 36 votes
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.