How to Boil Corn on the Cob
Servings 6 servings (may vary)
Calories 187kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large fresh ears of corn husks and silk removed
- 12-16 cups water (Adjust amount depending on the size of the pot)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup cubed butter salted butter or unsalted butter
- butter, salt and black pepper for serving
Instructions
- In a deep pot bring water, sugar and salt to a rolling boil.
- Add milk and corn. Return to a rolling boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add butter. Simmer until butter melts.
- Turn off heat and let corn simmer (from the ambient heat) and steep on the stovetop in the milk mixture for 10 more minutes or until the kernels are bright yellow and tender. Corn should be fully submerged in water.
- Drain and serve slathered with butter, salt and black pepper and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 464mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg