The Best Way to Cook Corn
This is the best method for fresh cooking corn on the cob that results in perfectly sweet, tender and juicy corn that isn't tough or overcooked. The ideal weeknight side dish during corn season or any time of year!
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn on the cob (husked and silks removed)
- salt optional toppings
- black pepper
- butter
- barbecue sauce
Herb Butter (optional Topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs such as dill, basil or parsley, minced
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add in husked corn cobs. Cook for 3 minutes total and remove from pot.
- To make the herb butter, mix together the softened butter and fresh herbs in a small bowl along with a salt and pepper to taste. Spread over corn to serve. Alternatively, it's also delicious brushed simply with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cob | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.