If there’s anything that makes me think of summer, it’s corn. And not just any corn, but this classic sweet and buttery Corn on the Cob. Well, I’m going to walk you through just How to Boil Corn on the Cob so it’s perfectly sweet, bright, plump, and delicious. This recipe is as simple as can be! Just a pot of water, corn on the cob, butter, salt, pepper, and a few minutes to the perfect summer side! We love to serve it with Air Fryer Burgers, Easy Potato Salad and Homemade Pink Lemonade for the perfect summer meal. Looking for more delicious summer recipes? Check out 30 Barbecue Side Dishes or 31 Sensational Summer Sides!
Ingredients Needed:
Corn on the Cob: the fresher the better! Butter: I like to use salted butter, but unsalted will work as well. You will just need to add more salt yourself. Salt and Pepper: added to taste.
How to Boil Corn on the Cob
Boiling Corn on the Cob could not be any easier. Just 5 minutes of prep and 6 minutes on the stove!
Tips and Notes
Add salt after cooking. Hold off on any salting until after you remove the corn from the water. Cooking Corn on the Cob with salt can cause it to become tough and chewy. Play with flavor. Keep it simple with salt and pepper or load it up with other seasonings. Try Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, you name it. You could also try swapping the regular butter out for Garlic Butter. You’ll know the corn is done cooking when the kernels are soft, plump, and bright yellow. You can test it by pricking one kernel with a sharp knife. It should slice open easily. To keep the corn warm before serving, remove the pot from the heat but leave the corn in the water.
Serving Suggestions
This classic summer side dish is perfect next to any of your favorite summer recipes! Serve it next to Grilled Turkey Burgers, German Potato Salad, Air Fryer Hot Dogs, Grilled Chicken Thighs, you name it! Got leftovers? Scrape the kernels off the cob and use them in Potato Corn Chowder, Homemade Creamed Corn, or BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Corn.
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