Corn On The Cob

Name: Corn On The Cob
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 gallon water; 1 quart milk; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 12 ears fresh corn, shucked and silk removed; soy sauce or maple syrup, for serving (optional)

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Recipe by BeckyF

When you add milk to the liquid in which you cook corn on the cob, it keeps the kernels from becoming bitter.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

gallon water
1

quart milk
4

tablespoons butter
2

tablespoons sugar
1

teaspoon salt
1

teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
12

ears fresh corn, shucked and silk removed
soy sauce or maple syrup, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Place the water, milk, butter, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large, heavy pot and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add the corn, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and let stand until needed.
Drain and serve hot, either plain or with the condiments of your choosing, such as oil, butter or maple syrup.

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