5 from 81 votes
Boiled Corn on the Cob
Boiled Corn on the Cob is cooked gently in a flavorful liquid made from water simmered with garlic, salt, pepper, milk, butter, and brown sugar. This method produces tender and subtly sweet corn, enriched by the butter and spices, perfect for serving with fresh chives.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, International, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 cloves garlic halved
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 cups milk whole
- ½ cup butter cubed, unsalted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 corn husks removed and halved, ears
- 3 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.
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