How to Boil Corn on the Cob

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Here is a foolproof recipe for how to boil corn on the cob. It is so quick and easy and produces tender, sweet corn kernels every time.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: boiled corn on the cob, boiling corn on the cob, how to boil corn on the cob

Servings: servings

Calories: 101kcal

Shuck the corn. Remove the husks and silk from the corn. You can do this manually or you can soften the husks up a bit first in the microwave or in boiling water. See the section in the post above titled "Best Ways To Remove The Husk From Corn" for more. Discard the husks.
Boil the water. Fill a large pot with enough water to fully cover the corn. If desired, add salt to the water to enhance the flavor of the corn. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Boil the corn. Carefully add the corn to the boiling water. Break the ears in half if they are too large to fit in the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the kernels are tender.
Cool. Use tongs to remove the ears of corn from the pot. Place the corn on a plate and allow it to cool a bit before serving.
Serve. Serve corn on the cob warm with butter and salt if desired.