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Corn On The Cob

Corn On The Cob

Cuisine:World

Course:Side Dish

5m prep 5m cook 10m ready

Fresh corn on the cob boiled or steamed until tender, then served hot with butter, salt, and black pepper. A simple summer side dish that lets sweet corn shine.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • Ears of corn
  • Butter or any Flavored Butter
  • Salt and black pepper

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • Ears of corn
  • Butter or any Flavored Butter
  • Salt and black pepper

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Remove the husks and silk from: Ears of corn

  2. Step 2.

    Drop them one at a time into a large pot of rapidly boiling water. If you have a steamer basket that can accommodate all of the ears, you may steam them for an equal amount of time. Cover and cook until hot and tender, 2 to 8 minutes, depending on maturity. Remove from the water with tongs. Serve hot with: Butter or any Flavored Butter; Salt and black pepper

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