Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

angled shot of boiling pot of corn on the cob

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Learn how to boil corn on the cob with milk, butter and sugar for sweet, tender corn that’s easy, flavorful and perfect for summer dinners.

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Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup salted butter*
1/3 cup sugar , optional
8 ears of corn on the cob , husked and cleaned
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoons flat parlsey , minced

Instructions

Fill a large stock pot or Dutch oven 3/4 of the way with water. Bring to a low boil.
Add the 1/2 cup salted butter*, 1 cup whole milk and 1/3 cup sugar (optional) bring to a low boil.
Add the 8 ears of corn on the cob and boil for 10 minutes.
Remove, tapping to get off excess water, and place on a serving tray.
Add desired corn seasoning, pepper, additional salt or parsley or butter and serve immediately.
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Notes

If you are using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt to boiling water.

Storage: Make sure your corn on the cob is cooled completely. Then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and add to an airtight container or ziplock bag. It should last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Can you freeze corn on the cob? You can, but I recommend cutting it off the cob first. Store in a freezer bag or airtight container.

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