How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
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How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
Description
How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe) teaches a straightforward boiling method using water seasoned with salt and an optional sugar addition to bring out sweetness. The corn is cooked until crisp tender, changing slightly in color, usually in five minutes. The technique is simple: corn cobs are submerged in boiling salted water, then simmered briefly. This keeps the corn juicy and fresh-tasting, not mushy.
Optional butter, salt, and black pepper can be added once served to complement the corn's natural flavor. The recipe also advises testing older corn for doneness, as it may take longer than five minutes, and to cook in batches when doubling the amount to ensure proper cooking.
Leftover boiled corn can be cooled and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container or bag to maintain freshness. This basic preparation highlights corn's natural sweetness and texture without complicated steps.
Ingredients
- 6 corn shucked and broken in half if desired, cobs of
- 1 Tbsp salt plus more to serve, fine sea salt
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar optional
- butter optional, to serve
- black pepper optional, to serve, freshly ground
Instructions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and 2 Tbsp of sugar. Add corn to the pot and return to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and boil for 5 minutes.* The corn is done when it is crisp tender, and has changed a shade in color. Turn off the heat and use tongs to carefully remove the corn from the water to a serving platter.
- Butter and season your corn with salt and pepper if desired. It is best to eat it fresh, or let it cool and store in a covered container or large zip-top bag and refrigerate.
Notes
- Cook corn in batches if doubling the recipe to ensure even cooking.
- Older corn may require additional cooking time; test for tenderness at 5 minutes and let rest covered off heat if needed.
- Store cooked corn in a sealed container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 17g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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