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Boiled Corn on the Cob

Perfectly boiled corn on the cob, tender and sweet, ideal for summer barbecues or as a side dish.
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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
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 ears corn on the cob Husked and cleaned
  • 1 tablespoon salt Optional, for seasoning the water

Method
 

Boiling the Corn
  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add salt to the water if desired.
  3. Carefully add the husked corn to the boiling water.
  4. Boil the corn for 7-10 minutes, until tender.
  5. Remove the corn from the pot using tongs and let it drain in a colander.
  6. Serve hot with butter and seasoning of choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh corn and serve immediately after boiling.

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