Perfect Corn on the Cob

JackieOhNo!'s Note:

"All About Corn", Good Food Magazine, August 1986. Here is one method I use when I can't grill the corn.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 fresh corn on the cob
• butter
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• lemons (optional) or lime juice (optional)

Directions:

1. Husk and remove silk from ears of corn. Place in large pot and add just enough water to cover. Heat, covered, over high heat to boiling, then boil 2-3 minutes. Drain.
2. Serve hot with butter, salt, and freshly ground pepper. A squeeze of lemon or lime juice over buttered corn enhances its delicious taste as well.

Reviews

[nemokitty]

Delicious! I also used to boil the water first then add the corn. I like this way better. The kernels don't get overcooked. I used just the butter. Made for Rookie Tag Game 2013.

[Boomette]

It's a wonderful way to cook the corn. It was perfect. Thanks Jackie :) Made for 123 hit wonders

[Chef #592481]

I've always boiled the water first, then added the corn, leaving it in 3 min after the water returns to boiling. (I had never tried it this way.) When you take it out of the water, dump it immediately into cold water (or simply run tap water over it for about 30 seconds). This trick will prevent the kernels from drying out and getting the shriveled look. My family eats corn as is--no butter or salt or anything; we love it! (But we're probably in the minority.) Thanks for posting a standard.