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Boiled Corn on the Cob

Sweet and tender corn on the cob, boiled to perfection for a delicious 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
  

Corn
  • 4 ears sweet corn husked and cleaned
Water
  • 4 quarts water for boiling
Salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt optional, for flavor

Method
 

Boiling the Corn
  1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add salt if desired.
  3. Carefully add the husked corn to the boiling water.
  4. Boil the corn for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Use tongs to remove the corn from the pot and let it drain in a colander.
  6. Serve hot with butter and seasonings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 1gPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the boiling water.

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