Sweet Juicy Corn Cob (Printable)

Tender corn on the cob boiled or grilled, enhanced with creamy butter and a hint of salt.

# Required Ingredients:

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01 - 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked

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

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
02 - Add husked corn ears to the boiling water and cook for 5–7 minutes until kernels are tender and bright yellow. Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high, brush corn lightly with oil, and grill turning occasionally for 10–12 minutes until slightly charred and cooked through.
03 - Remove corn from pot or grill and pat dry if necessary.
04 - While corn is hot, spread softened butter evenly over each ear and sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
05 - Place prepared corn on a serving platter and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less time than setting the table and tastes like the best part of summer.
  • You only need two ingredients beyond the corn itself, and both are probably already in your kitchen.
  • Kids and adults alike will reach for seconds without any convincing.
02 -
  • Never add salt to the boiling water—it toughens the kernels and turns them chewy instead of tender.
  • Fresh corn cooks faster than you think, and even one extra minute can make it mealy, so set a timer and pull it right at seven minutes.
03 -
  • Buy corn the day you plan to cook it—the sugars start converting to starch the moment it's picked, and freshness makes all the difference.
  • If you're grilling, leave the husks on and soak the ears in water for 10 minutes first—they'll steam inside their own wrappers and come out incredibly tender.
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