Corn Cob

Boiled corn on the cob is the perfect summer side dish. Making corn is very easy. You mainly need just 1 ingredient to make corn on the cob. Perfectly cooked, it is seriously sweet, juicy, and has a buttery flavour.

Easy Way to Boil Corn on the Cob

I love boiled corn on the cob. It’s perfectly made and very tasty. When summer starts and it’s corn season, I try to make boiled corn on the cob. My family loves it. Mainly, it is a side dish, and I try to make boiled corn every day. It’s my kids’ Favorited.

Boiled corn on the cob is juicy, sweet, moist, and has a buttery flavour.

Of course, the corn should be fresh, so its taste is delicious. I have tried different ways to cook boiled corn on the cob. It’s very easy to cook, and I love it.

Corn on the cob is made in a short time. With 1 ingredient and 6 to 8 minutes of cooking, it’s ready. Really, it is very simple.

Some people add sugar, but I say that summer corn is already sweet, so there’s no need to add sugar when boiling corn. But if you want, you can try adding it while boiling the corn.

Boiling corn on the cob is really very easy and simple. Boil milk or water with salt and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, and it’s ready.

After boiling the corn, add butter and some black pepper, then enjoy eating it. I mean, it’s so simple.

This makes a perfectly cooked and served side dish.

Fresh Corn

How to Choose Corn

Of course, the corn on the cob recipe starts with fresh, sweet corn. You should collect corn that has a bright green colour and is tightly wrapped from top to bottom. That’s the right choice. But if you see the corn is dry, husky, or yellow, it is old corn, so avoid it. Try to collect fresh corn.

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Ingredients for Boiled Corn on the Cob

1. 5 fresh corn cobs: Of course, use fresh corn. Remove the husks and silks, and clean it well.
2. Milk and water: 1 cup of milk and 1 cup of water to boil. But if you want, you can simply use water to boil the corn.
3. Salt and black pepper: Use salt and black pepper to taste.
4. Butter: I recommend using unsalted butter because you will already add salt to the boiled corn.

Boiled Corn Cob

How to Make Boiled Corn on the Cob

Follow my steps for a simple way to boil corn on the cob. It’s very easy to cook. You should try it.

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1. First, take fresh corn and remove the husks. Clean it well before boiling. After cleaning the husks, rinse the corn in cool water. Then, take a large pot, add water, and wait for it to boil. Cook on high heat. If you want, you can break the corn at the middle point so it cooks more easily.

When the water boils, add milk and salt.

1. Then, add the corn to the boiling milk and cover the pot. Let it cook for 6 to 8 minutes. When the time is up, turn off the gas. Exactly how long to boil the corn on the cob will vary based on how much corn you are cooking and how you like it.

Check if the corn is done by seeing if it’s moist and its colour has changed. Finally, remove the corn from the boiling milk and water, and serve it on a plate.

1. Finally, add butter, salt to taste, and black pepper on top of the corn. It’s now ready to eat. Enjoy it with your family.

If you want, you can enjoy boiled corn on the cob with French fries and hamburgers. It’s very tasty.

I’m sure if you love corn, you will try this recipe and enjoy it.

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Tips and Tricks for Corn on the Cob

• Of course, you should use fresh corn, as it tastes the best.
• You can use either water or milk, or both—your choice.
• If you want to store cooked boiled corn, use an airtight container or a zip-lock bag and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat stored corn on the cob, use the oven and fry it for only 5 minutes, and it’s ready to eat.

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Nutrition for Boiled Corn on the Cob

• Calories: 80 k cal
• Carbohydrates: 15 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 2 g

I’m sure you will try it and enjoy eating it!