Corn on the Cob

Name: Corn on the Cob
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 quarts water; 4 large ears sweet corn, shucked; Optional: Butter and sea salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The best corn on the cob is fresh and sweet with a bit of crunch. Here's how to capture the flavor of summer in every bite.

Ingredients

4 quarts water
4 large ears sweet corn, shucked
Optional: Butter and sea salt

Directions

In a large stockpot, bring water to a full rolling boil. Add corn; cover and remove from heat. Let sit 10 minutes; drain. If desired, top with butter and salt.

Nutrition Facts

1 ear of corn: 123 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

The trick to serving the best corn on the cobs? Cooking it for just the right amount of time until it reaches that desired crunchy and juicy texture—then keeping the toppings simple with butter and salt. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

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