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5 from 2 votes

Easiest Way to Cook Summer Corn

Easiest Way to Cook Summer Corn - Put the corn in a pan of cold water and bring to a boil. The Summer corn is ready when the water boils!
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Keyword: Corn, Summer Corn
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 8kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot to boil the corn

Materials

  • 1 ear corn for each person
  • butter for cooked corn
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Shuck corn as close to meal time as possible
  • Fill a large pot or pan with cold water
  • Make sure the water covers the corn and the corn is not crowded in the pot
  • Put cleaned, husked corn in cold water
    Corn Boiling
  • Turn heat to high, and let it reach a rolling boil (about 10 minutes)
  • Once the water reaches a rolling boil, it is ready to serve
  • Serve with butter, salt and pepper
    Corn & Butter

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Notes

Don't let the cooked corn sit in boiling water after it has been cooked. It will get mushy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: -1mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg