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How to Boil Corn on the Cob
Check out this quick recipe guide to learn how long to boil corn on the cob. All you need is salted water and fresh corn. It's a crazy easy summer staple.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 77 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 quarts water
Instructions
- Clean the corn on the cob by removing the husks and silks.
- Place the corn in a large pot. Fill the pot with water, ensuring the corn in fully submerged. Season with salt.
- Bring the corn to a boil and cook it for 45 minutes. Drain and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
630mg
(26%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.