How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    58 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 3-4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3-4 cobs of corn
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Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with water.  Pour 1 quart of water per ear into your largest pot, add kosher salt, then bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling add the corn. Be sure you do not overcrowd the pot.
  2. As soon as the water returns to a boil, the corn is done. This should only take 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover the pot with a lid. The corn can stay in the hot water for up to 30 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1766mg (74%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 7mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1766mg 74%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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