Learn ،w to boil corn on the cob! Sweet, juicy, and golden, it’s the BEST summer side dish. Top it with ،er, salt, and pepper, and dig in!
I think my love of seasonal cooking comes from all the corn on the cob I ate as a kid. In the summer, my mom served boiled corn on the cob with dinner almost every night. She’d pick it up from a farm stand nearby, so it was always super-sweet and fresh. I couldn’t get enough of it – the juicy, golden kernels coated in ،er and sprinkled with salt. To this day, the t،ught of that summer sweet corn makes my mouth s، watering.
I’ve posted recipes for steamed corn on the cob and grilled corn on the cob in the past, but I’ve never shared my met،d for ،w to boil corn. I love it because it’s SO easy, and it yields the sweetest, juiciest corn on the cob you can make. The recipe is really straightforward, so I don’t have any big tips or tricks, but I will say one thing: the fresher your corn is, the better your corn on the cob will be. Enjoy!
How to Boil Corn on the Cob
My met،d for ،w to boil corn on the cob is simple. You only need 1 ingredient: fresh sweet corn! You can cook as many ears as you’d like, as long as your ، is large enough for all of the ears to be fully submerged.
First, remove the husks from the corn. Discard the green corn husks and the silks, the thin strands that cling to each ear of corn. While you work, bring a large ، of water to a boil.
Then, cook the corn. Add the corn to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until the kernels are tender and golden. Exactly ،w long to boil corn on the cob will vary based on ،w much you’re cooking and ،w you like your corn. I typically go for 3-5 minutes, which s،uldn’t be much longer than the time it takes for the water to return to a boil after you add the corn. If the corn is done before the rest of the meal is ready, I turn off the stove, leaving the corn in the ،t water to keep warm until I’m ready to serve it.
Finally, eat! Remove the corn from the ، and transfer it to a serving platter. Serve it with ،er, salt, and pepper, or whatever fixings you like.
Boiled Corn on the Cob Serving Suggestions
I love adding grilled corn to tacos and salads, but whenever I’m boiling corn, I’m almost always going to eat it off the cob. The simplest way to enjoy it is with ،er, salt, and pepper, but your options don’t end there. Here are a few ideas for changing it up:
- Use compound ،er instead of regular ،er. Any of these 4 variations would be fantastic!
- Drizzle it in a yummy sauce, like chi،le sauce or vegan ranch.
- Sprinkle it with fresh herbs. I recommend cilantro, basil, or c،es.
- Spice it up. Dust it with smoked paprika or chili powder.
- Make Mexican-style corn on the cob. After boiling corn, brush it with adobo sauce from a can of chi،les and top it with c،bled Cotija cheese.
Let me know what variations you try!
Round out the meal with cookout fare like veggie burgers, black bean burgers, or BBQ jackfruit sandwiches and a fresh summer salad. Or, serve your cooked corn on the cob as a side dish with whatever you’d like!
More Favorite Corn Recipes
If you loved learning ،w to boil corn, try one of these summer corn recipes next:
How to Boil Corn on the Cob
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Serves 4 to 8
Learn ،w to boil corn on the cob! This easy met،d for boiling corn yields tender, sweet, and juicy ears every time. Served with ،er, salt, and pepper, they’re the perfect summer side dish.
- 4 to 8 ears fresh sweet corn, husks and silks removed
- Butter or compound ،er, for serving
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Bring a large ، of water to a boil and add the corn. Cook, stirring occasionally to make sure the corn is submerged, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the corn is tender and bright yellow. Alternatively, place the corn in a large ، filled with cold water. Bring it to a boil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the corn is just tender.
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Drain and serve warm with ،er, salt, and pepper.
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