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How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
This basic guide to boiling corn on the cob explains how to cook ears of corn in salted boiling water until tender but still crisp. The process is quick, usually only a few minutes, with an optional resting period in hot water to keep the corn warm and juicy before serving. The method emphasizes preserving the natural sweetness and freshness of the corn.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
58 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% 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.