How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
Boiled corn on the cob is the perfect summertime side dish - simple, easy to make, and always sweet, juicy, and tender. We love serving corn on the cob for events with wooden skewers.
Ingredients
- 6 cobs of corn, shucked and broken in half if desired
- 1 Tbsp fine sea salt, plus more to serve
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, optional
- butter, optional, to serve
- freshly ground black pepper, optional, to serve
Instructions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and 2 Tbsp of sugar. Add corn to the pot and return to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and boil for 5 minutes.* The corn is done when it is crisp tender, and has changed a shade in color. Turn off the heat and use tongs to carefully remove the corn from the water to a serving platter.
- Butter and season your corn with salt and pepper if desired. It is best to eat it fresh, or let it cool and store in a covered container or large zip-top bag and refrigerate.
Notes
*If doubling the recipe, cook the corn in two batches to ensure they cook through properly.
*Cooking Time: Older corn may take longer to cook. Test at 5 minutes and add more time as needed. If it's not ready at 5 minutes, you can turn off the heat, cover with the lid, and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to finish cooking through.
*Cooking Time: Older corn may take longer to cook. Test at 5 minutes and add more time as needed. If it's not ready at 5 minutes, you can turn off the heat, cover with the lid, and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to finish cooking through.
Nutrition Facts
How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
77
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.3
g
2
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Sodium
14
mg
1
%
Potassium
243
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
168
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
