Corn on the Cob is plump, buttery and juicy. Good to the last bite.
Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Pairs well with a variety of main dishes.
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EDITOR’S NOTE (March 30, 2022): I first published this recipe on August 10, 2018. Today, I updated page to make the info concise.

COOKING TIPS
In this recipe, corn on the cob is boiled in water, a cup of milk, a stick of unsalted butter and a little salt.
This method is far better than boiling in salt and water. The boiled corn is plump, juicy, buttery and delicious.
ENJOY!
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Prep Time | 30 minutes |
Cook Time | 3 minutes |
Servings |
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- 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.
Ingredients
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- 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.
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Remove husks and silks from each ear of corn. Cut in half (optional). Before boiling, "wash" corn in clean sink filled with warm water and 1/2 cup of salt. Rinse in clear/warm water. I always do this to remove insects.  Â
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.
Great tip. I always wash all my vegetables but I have not used salt. will do that the next time. Thanks for the tip.
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