How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
Total Time
10 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(22)
Ingredients
6 servings
- 6 cobs of corn, shucked and broken in half if desired
- 1 Tbsp fine sea salt, plus more to serve
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, optional
- butter, optional, to serve
- freshly ground black pepper, optional, to serve
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Preparation
Step 1
Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and 2 Tbsp of sugar. Add corn to the pot and return to a boil.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and boil for 5 minutes. The corn is done when it is crisp tender and has changed a shade in color. Turn off the heat and use tongs to carefully remove the corn from the water to a serving platter.
Step 3
Butter and season your corn with salt and pepper if desired. It is best to eat it fresh, or let it cool and store in a covered container or large zip-top bag and refrigerate.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
If doubling the recipe, cook the corn in two batches to ensure they cook through properly.
Older corn may take longer to cook. Test at 5 minutes and add more time as needed. If it’s not ready at 5 minutes, you can turn off the heat, cover with the lid, and let it rest for 3-5 minutes to finish cooking through.
