How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
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How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
Description
To boil corn on the cob, fill a large pot with water, using roughly one quart per ear, and add kosher salt. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the corn, ensuring the pot is not overcrowded for even cooking. Shortly after the water returns to a boil, the corn is fully cooked, which generally takes about 4 to 5 minutes. Removing it promptly prevents overcooking and helps retain a tender yet slightly crisp texture.
After cooking, the corn can be kept hot by covering the pot and letting it sit in the hot water for up to 30 minutes. This resting period allows the heat to evenly distribute without continuing to cook the corn excessively. This method produces juicy, flavorful corn suitable for serving as a side dish or snack.
Ingredients
- 3-4 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3-4 corn cobs of
Instructions
- 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.
- 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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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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