How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)

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Total Time

10 mins

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

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(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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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.

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.

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