How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
How to boil corn on the cob is one of the easiest methods for cooking corn cob. With just a few simple steps you'll have tender, juicy corn in just minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn , shucked
- 4 quarts water
- butter and salt , to taste
Instructions
- Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add corn, cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. (3 to 5 minutes for smaller corn cobs.)
- Drain, season and serve.
Notes
- Try splashing corn cob with fresh lime juice and salt, instead of butter.
- Add 1 teaspoon sugar to the pot of water to retain more sweetness.
- Use leftover corn for salads, soups, casseroles, etc.
- Make street corn
- Nutrition information is an estimate only, and does not include the butter or seasonings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1corn cob | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg
