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Four ears of corn boiling in a pot of water on a stove. The pot has a metal colander insert, and steam rises from the water as bubbles form around the corn.

Perfect Sweet Corn on the Cob

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, corn on the cob, picnic food, sweet corn
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101kcal
Make the perfect corn on the cob everytime with this quick and easy recipe
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 cups water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 4 ears sweet corn

Instructions

  • Shuck the corn (remove the husk and the silk from the corn)
    Four ears of corn on the cob are placed neatly on a white plate against a light background. The corn is bright yellow, showcasing its fresh and vibrant kernels.
  • Add water to your pot and stir in the sugar
    A stainless steel pot with water and a perforated steamer basket inside is placed on a stovetop burner.
  • Bring water to a boil
    A pot of water at a rolling boil on a stovetop. The pot has a perforated metal insert, indicating it might be used for steaming or draining. Steam is visible rising from the surface of the bubbling water.
  • Submerge your corn in the water for 3 minutes
    Four ears of corn boiling in a pot of water on a stove. The pot has a metal colander insert, and steam rises from the water as bubbles form around the corn.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg