How to Boil Corn on the Cob
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How to Boil Corn on the Cob
Description
This basic corn boiling recipe calls for placing four to eight ears of fresh corn, with husks and silks removed, into a pot of boiling water. The corn cooks for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kernels turn bright yellow and feel tender when tested. An alternative method starts with cold water, bringing it with the corn inside to a boil, then cooking for 1 to 2 minutes to preserve sweetness and texture.
Boiling helps loosen the kernels from the cob slightly for easier eating. The cooked corn can be drained and served warm with butter spread over the kernels and sprinkled with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. This simple preparation highlights the natural sweetness and crunch of fresh corn.
Ingredients
- 4 to 8 ears corn husks and silks removed, fresh sweet
- butter for serving, or compound butter
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the corn. Cook, stirring occasionally to make sure the corn is submerged, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the corn is tender and bright yellow. Alternatively, place the corn in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring it to a boil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the corn is just tender.
- Drain and serve warm with butter, salt, and pepper.
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