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Boiled Corn on the Cob

A simple and delicious way to enjoy sweet corn, boiled to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 77
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn
  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob Husked and cleaned
Water
  • 4 quarts water For boiling
Salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt Optional, for flavor
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter For serving

Method
 

Boiling the Corn
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add salt to the boiling water, if desired.
  3. Carefully add the husked corn to the pot.
  4. Boil the corn for about 7-10 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Use tongs to remove the corn from the pot and place it in a colander to drain.
  6. Serve hot with butter, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 1gPotassium: 290mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs or spices to the boiling water.

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