Perfectly Boiled Corn on the Cob
Corn is a perfect side dish, it’s easy to prepare and delicious to eat on its own, with a smattering of butter and salt. Corn can be served with almost any meal and is fun to eat straight from the cob. It’s also delicious when removed from the cob in recipes like corn salad, creamed corn, corn succotash, and more!
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn silks and husk removed
- 1 quart of water
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the perfect boiled corn, bring a pot of water to a roiling boil.
- Use 1 quart of water per cob. Add sea salt to the water. Add the corn and as soon as it returns to a boil, the corn is done. This takes about 4-5 minutes. Turn the heat off and cover the pot with a lid.
- Let the corn sit in the hot water until you are ready to serve. Ideally, you no longer than 20 minutes, otherwise the corn will become soggy and overly starchy.
- Remove the corn from the hot water and place it on a plate or platter.
- Add slices of butter, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.