Best Boiled Corn on the Cob
It's so simple, but this is the best way to make Boiled Corn on the Cob that brings out its sweet corn flavor. It's quite possibly the most iconic food of summer!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 254kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ears corn on the cob husks and silk removed
- 4-6 quarts water
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about ¾ full of water and bring to a boil.
- Stir in milk, butter, sugar and lemon juice, until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is mostly melted.
- Place ears of corn into the boiling water, then bring back to a boil. Immediately cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 6-10 minutes, depending on how well you like your corn done.
- Serve with additional butter, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ear | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg