Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
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Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
Description
The Instant Pot Corn On The Cob recipe uses pressure cooking to prepare fresh corn efficiently. After husking, the corn is placed on a trivet above water and cooked under high pressure for just three minutes. This method steams the corn, retaining its juiciness and sweetness without becoming mushy.
Following the cooking cycle, a quick release of pressure prevents overcooking. The corn's texture is tender while kernels remain plump and moist. The recipe suggests serving the corn immediately plain to enjoy its pure flavor or dressing it with butter, lime juice, chili powder, chopped cilantro, and optionally Parmesan cheese for added zest and richness.
Serving freshly cooked corn can complement summer meals or be a side for various main dishes. The flavoring options allow customization based on preference, enhancing the natural sweetness without overwhelming it.
Ingredients
- 4 corn on the cob
- water
For Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoon butter salted
- 1 lime
- 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional
Instructions
- If you’re using fresh corn, remove husk first.
- Pro-Tip : An easy way to remove husk is to cut both ends off and push the corn inside. It should easily come out of husk and silk clean.
- Place trivet and pour about 1 cup water inside instant pot.
- Place corn on cob with husk and silk removed.
- Close lid, ensure pressure valve is in sealing position.
- Select high pressure and set timer to 3 minutes.
- Note : Please keep in mind that the time mentioned here does not include time taken for to build pressure. This will take about 12-14 minutes before the cooking timer starts.
- Once cooking time is done, quick release pressure by turning pressure valve to venting position.
- Open the lid carefully.
- Instant pot corn on cob is ready. It will be perfectly cooked with juicy corn.
- Now comes the fun part – how to serve corn on cob.
- Remember to serve corn on cob instant pot immediately straight up without any adornment. It will be sweet and delicious!
- Or you can jazz up corn on cob with any favorite sauce or flavors of your choice.
- See section “different flavouring options for instant pot corn on cob”.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are rough and will vary based on ingredient brands and amounts used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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