Go Back
+ servings
A white oval platter filled with boiled corn on the cob topped with pats of butter.

Corn On The Cob Boiled

Boiled Corn on the Cob doesn't have to suck. We tested it until we came up with a method where corn comes out perfectly sweet, tender and juicy every time.
5 from 1 rating

Ingredients

  • 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus additional for serving
  • 4 ears fresh sweet corn shucked, with all silk removed
  • Ground black pepper for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Add 12 cups water to large pot with lid (or just fill the pot about 1/3rd of the way) and heat to boiling over high heat.
  • Add butter, milk, sugar and salt and stir until butter is melted.
  • Add corn to pot. Cover with lid, reduce heat to medium and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until corn is your desired level of tenderness.
  • Remove corn from pot and serve sprinkled with pepper and additional salt, if desired.
Calories: 363kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 17g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 1807mg, Potassium: 433mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 1066IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 0.5mg
This website provides estimated nutrition information as a courtesy only. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Did you make this recipe?Leave a Review below or share a photo and tag me on Instagram @foxeslovelemons with the hashtag #foxeslovelemons.