Get the exact cooking time for boiled corn on the cob. It's foolproof and easy once you learn how to boil corn on the cob!
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time3minutes
Cook Time17minutes
Total Time20minutes
Servings6
Calories128kcal
AuthorKatie Moseman
Ingredients
6earsFresh corn
Optional
3tbspButter
Sea salt or smoked salt
Instructions
Remove the husks and strings of silk from the corn just before cooking. Snap off the stems. If the ears are too large to fit in your pot, break them in half.
Fill a large pot, such as a Dutch oven, half full with water. Put the corn in the water. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, remove the lid and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat, and let it stand uncovered for 10 minutes. Drain the water and serve the corn immediately.
Optional
Rub the cooked corn with butter, then sprinkle with sea salt or smoked salt (smoked salt gives the corn a delightful flavor).
Nutrition Facts
How to Boil Corn on the Cob
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 64mg3%
Potassium 243mg7%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 345IU7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg7%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.