How to Cook Corn on the Cob
Learn how to cook corn on the cob perfectly tender and crisp every time with these 5 easy methods - bake, boil, grill, steam or microwave.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husk and silk in tact
- Butter
- Salt
- Other seasonings or toppings as desired.
Instructions
Removing the silk and husk
- With the husks still fully sealed, rinse to remove any dirt. Trim excess silk from the top with kitchen shears.
- Cut off the stalk end of your corn if it has not been removed already. Use a very sharp knife, or a serrated knife.
- Microwave your corn in the husk for 60 seconds. This creates a layer of steam between the corn and the husk.
- Remove your cobs from the microwave and shake them while you squeeze the husk. In seconds you will have a silk-free cob of corn ready to go!
Microwave Cooking
- Leaving your corn in the husk, place up to 3-5 ears of corn on a plate in the microwave.
- Omit steps 1-4 above. Microwave the corn for 3-4 minutes per cob. Once the corn finishes cooking, allow it to cool for 2-3 minutes in the microwave.
- Remove the corn and cut off the stems if you haven’t already. The corn should slide right out of the husk and be fully cooked.
Grilling Corn on the Cob
- Remove your corn from the husk and coat the entire cob with butter.
- Place the cobs on your heated grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning intermittently to ensure each side is charred.
Boiling
- Remove your cobs from the husks and set them aside. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add ½ tablespoon of salt and the cobs of corn. Allow the corn to cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the water and pat the cobs of corn dry.
Baked Corn on the Cob
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. While the oven heats, coat each dehusked cob of corn in butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each cob in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake your corn for 20 minutes. Allow the corn to cool for 5 minutes before removing the tin foil.
Steamed Corn on the Cob
- Add 2 inches of water to a large stock pot and bring the water to a boil.
- Remove the husks from your corn before adding the cobs to the pot. Place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Allow the corn to cook for 5 minutes, or until the corn turns bright yellow.
Serving
- Serve hot, with butter and salt. Feel free to add any other toppoings or seasonings you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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