How to Boil Corn on the Cob Perfectly

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How to Boil Corn on the Cob Perfectly

How to Boil Corn on the Cob Perfectly!ย The easiest method for boiling corn on the cob is here! This fail-proof method keeps your corn tender, sweet, and crisp, and includes an optional spice blend recipe. Perfect for a summer side dish, and the best part? The corn stays hot and full of flavor while you prep (or grill) the rest of dinner. I mean, look at this thing! 😉
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Meal Type: Side Dish
Special: 10 Ingredients or Less, 30 Minutes or Less, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Oil-Free, Seasonal (Hot Weather), Soy-Free
Tool: Stove
Ingredient: Corn
Servings: 4 - 6
Ingredients
  • 4 - 6 cobs of corn shucked
  • Optional for serving: vegan butter, salt & pepper, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Corn Spice Blend Recipe (optional):
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
To Boil the Corn:
  • Fill a large pot with roughly 16 cups (4 litres) of water. Place the pot over high heat, cover it with a lid, and bring to a boil. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the shucked corn cobs, cover the pot again, and turn off the heat. Let the corn sit in the hot water for a minimum of 10 minutes and up to 30 minutes. The corn will keep perfectly while you prepare the rest of your dinner!
To Make the Corn Spice Blend:
  • Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to a small bowl or jar. Mix or shake well, then sprinkle over the corn before enjoying. Store any leftover spice blend in a sealed jar in your pantry for next time.
To Serve the Corn:
  • When ready to serve the corn, use tongs to remove the cobs from the pot and transfer them to a serving dish. Optionally, you can serve the corn with vegan butter, salt and pepper, cilantro or parsley, and a generous sprinkle of the corn spice blend. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cob of corn with spice (no added butter) | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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