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How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 3-4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3-4 cobs of corn

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water.  Pour 1 quart of water per ear into your largest pot, add kosher salt, then bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling add the corn. Be sure you do not overcrowd the pot.
  • As soon as the water returns to a boil, the corn is done. This should only take 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover the pot with a lid. The corn can stay in the hot water for up to 30 minutes. 

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Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1766mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg