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Corn on the Cob

Posted on October 8, 2018June 26, 2024
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Corn on the Cob boiled in water, milk and butter is plump, buttery and good to the last kernel. 

Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. 

You’re invited to check out my recipe for Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob.

 

HOW TO PREP CORN 

After removing husks and silks from each ear, cut in half if preferred.
 

 
 
 
REMOVE HUSK, SILK & WASH EACH EAR 
 
After removing husk and silk from each ear, wash in salted water. 
 
Rinse thoroughly.  Snap (or cut) in half if desired.  
 
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BOILING TIPS
 
Tender, plump corn on the cob is made by simply boiling in water, milk, unsalted butter, and salt. 
 
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SUGAR IS OPTIONAL
Yellow corn is naturally sweet.  White corn isn’t.  If you prefer more sweetness, add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar to the water.  Or more if preferred.

 

SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve hot with melted butter.  Add salt as preferred. 

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ENJOY!

 

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EDITOR’S NOTE (June 23, 2024):  Published this recipe for the first time on August 10, 2018.   Today, I added five new photos and revised tips for clarity. 

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Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is plump, juicy and buttery.  Good to the last bite. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.  Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time33 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #corn on the cob, corn, sidedish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 103kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 ears of corn See Recipe Notes.
  • water for boiling
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional) See Recipe Notes.
  • 1 cup milk Whole or 2% milk.
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter Not margarine.

Instructions

  • Pour water into large pot until halfway full. Add salt and sugar (if using).
  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add milk and unsalted butter. Slowly add corn. Add more water if necessary to cover corn. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Boil for 3 minutes (or longer if preferred). Please note corn kernels will become "very tough" if boiled longer than 10 minutes.
  • Drain before serving.

Notes

 
After removing husks and silks from each ear of corn, cut in half if preferred.
Thoroughly wash in warm water and 1/2 cup of salt.  Rinse thoroughly in clear/warm water.  
Yellow corn is already sweet.  However, if you prefer more sweetness, add 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar to the water mixture before boiling corn.

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2 thoughts on “Corn on the Cob”

  1. Jovina Coughlin says:
    February 8, 2020 at 11:32 am

    Great tip. I always wash all my vegetables but I have not used salt. will do that the next time. Thanks for the tip.

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      February 9, 2020 at 6:55 pm

      Jovina, you’re welcome! Thanks for visiting my blog. Please come again.

      Reply

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