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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 cobs of corn
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
(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
% 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.