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Boiled Corn on the Cob
Tender, juicy boiled corn on the cob, cooked in lightly salted water for 5 to 7 minutes and brushed with melted butter.
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn husks removed
- water enough to fully cover the corn
- 2 tablespoons sugar optional but traditional
- 1 tablespoon salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the sugar and salt to the water, if using.
- Add the corn and cover the pot.
- Boil for 5 to 7 minutes, until the corn is tender.
- Remove the corn and brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt before serving.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate. Sugar is optional but traditional; very fresh corn does not need it. Start timing once the water returns to the boil. Store cooked corn in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat briefly in boiling water or the microwave.
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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