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Kitchen thongs holding a boiled corn on the cob.
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5 from 8 votes

Easy Boiled Corn On The Cob

Looking to make the perfect boiled corn on the cob? Learn how long to boil corn on the cob and the best ways to serve it.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn on the cob
Servings: 6
Author: Lyubomira L

Ingredients

  • 6 corn on the cob , peeled
  • 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • black pepper
  • fresh dill (optional)
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Purchase your corn on the cob following the tips above.
    Remove the husks and silk.
  • You may choose to boil the ears of corn whole or break them into halves or quarters.
    Fill a large pot with cold water. There should be enough water to cover the corn.
  • Bring water in the large pot to a boil.
    Add 1 tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp butter.
  • Drop the corn inside the pot.
    Reduce heat to medium.
    Cover the pot with a lid and boil for 5-7 minutes for white corn and 10-15 for yellow corn.
    Using kitchen tongs, remove the corn from the pot and place on a platter.

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Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.5mg