Sweet Juicy Corn Cob (Printable)

Tender corn on the cob boiled or grilled, finished with butter and sea salt for a delicious summer side.

# What You Need:

→ Corn

01 - 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked

→ For Serving

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
02 - Add the husked corn ears to the boiling water and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until kernels are tender and bright yellow.
03 - Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high heat, brush the corn lightly with oil, and grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until slightly charred and cooked through.
04 - Remove the corn from the pot or grill and pat dry if needed.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly over each hot ear of corn and sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
06 - Present the corn warm on a serving platter.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of fresh corn needs almost nothing else to shine beautifully
  • Both boiling and grilling methods give you options for any weather or equipment
02 -
  • Fresh corn loses sweetness quickly so cook it the same day you buy it for the best flavor
  • Overcooking makes kernels tough so check tenderness after just 5 minutes of boiling
03 -
  • Add a pinch of sugar to the boiling water to help corn stay extra sweet and tender
  • Grilling concentrates natural sugars for an even sweeter more complex flavor profile
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