Corn on the Cob - Boiled

"We have been given some fresh corn by friends, since it was so fresh I didn't want any of the corn flavour to be removed so I boiled the corn. This dish is simple yet quick could be used as a side dish or plate filler."
 
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Ready In:
11mins
Ingredients:
5
Serves:
1
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large pot, enough to hold the corn, fill it with water to cover the corn (the corn should float).
  • On a medium heat allow the pot of water to boil. Once the water is boiled, add in the corn into the pot and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes depending on how soft you want your corn.
  • Drain water and remove corn on the cob. Be careful as cob will be extremely hot.
  • Top the corn with preferred seasons, herbs and spices. I prefer salt, pepper and butter.
  • Enjoy.

Questions & Replies

  1. We always added a bit of fresh milk to the water. Instead of sugar. Kept it sweet. Grandmother did this.
     
  2. Am I missing something? I mean, this IS the most popular way to cook corn on the cob...and aside from the occasional grilled corn, I think this is the method used by 95% of folks.
     
  3. I did this with my corn but added a little milk and drained them and added butter and Old Bay seasoning to it. Everyone loved it ??.
     
  4. Anyone know a simple way to roast corn on the cob?
     
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Reviews

  1. i thought the recipe was perfect as is, it brought me back to some very fond childhood memories. I could never even imagine not piling on a bunch of salt, pepper, and butter because that's what my taste buds prefer. Just a thought for some of you who feel the need to put their 2 cents in on every comment section of every recipe and rewrite it with all the corrections the way they think it should be made, why not just post your own recipe on your own recipe page instead. Tweaking is one thing, and we all welcome that, but I find it extremely rude and disrespectful when people pick apart a recipe that someone else took the time out of their busy day to share with others who can benefit from it. If I wanted a recipe for a very bland corn on the cob in it's all natural state I would've picked one. I will say, I appreciate the fact that you weren't terribly rude in the way you went about it, most of the ones Ive read are, and those people ought to be ashamed of themselves, you know who you are. Thank You!
     
  2. I usually bring the pot of water to a rolling boil, add the corn till water comes to a boil again. Turn it off and let it stand while I finish the rest of dinner. The corn is perfect every time. Not over cooked and tasty!
     
  3. Well I want to know how you usually eat your corn since boiling is the most common way to cook it! ! Grilled is my favorite but boiling is just easier. However I put mine into boiling water when it comes back to boil time it for 3 minutes and when it's done it comes out. I've never felt corn needed more than that.
     
  4. Do we really need a recipe for boiling a piece of corn?
     
  5. I never boil corn. Leave them in the husk, get them wet, wrap in foil, lay them on the rack in the oven, bake for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven. Easy and perfect every time!
     
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Tweaks

  1. Don't overcook fresh corn-on-the-cob or it will become tough. Corn should be boiled for 5 - 7 minutes (not 10 - 15 minutes), at most. Don't add salt to the boiling water either because that will also make it tough.
     
  2. Corn should never be boiled for 10 minutes or even 5 minutes. One is eating the kernals not the cob. The best tasting corn is dropped into already boiling water and cooked for exactly 3 minutes. The corn will be perfectly cooked and bursting with juice and flavor. Overcooked corn is tough and lacking vitamins and minerals ,too.
     
  3. I generally steam my corn on the cob. Sometimes I microwave it in the husk. Both are efficient in terms of energy, water and time. If you need to cook a large quantity, boiling is probably best. Next time you do some, try adding some milk to the cooking liquid (about 1/4 of total liquid). Also, for large quantities, it made be helpful, however wasteful, to use multiple pots.
     

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