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The Best Way to Cook Corn
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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!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add in husked corn cobs. Cook for 3 minutes total and remove from pot.
  2. 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

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%)

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.

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