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Boiled Corn on the Cob

Milk boiled corn! THE ONLY way to cook corn on the cob, in an epic buttery milk bath of course. So buttery so sweet!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , International , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic halved
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 6 ears corn husks removed and halved
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

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  1. Combine 4 cups water, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in milk, butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; working carefully, add corn, reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 6-10 minutes.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.