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How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
Boiled corn on the cob is the perfect summertime side dish - simple, easy to make, and always sweet, juicy, and tender. We love serving corn on the cob for events with wooden skewers.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 77 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cobs of corn shucked and broken in half if desired
- 1 Tbsp fine sea salt plus more to serve
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar optional
- butter optional, to serve
- freshly ground black pepper optional, to serve
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.
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Notes
- *If doubling the recipe, cook the corn in two batches to ensure they cook through properly. *Cooking Time: Older corn may take longer to cook. Test at 5 minutes and add more time as needed. If it's not ready at 5 minutes, you can turn off the heat, cover with the lid, and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to finish cooking through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbs
17g
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% 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.