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Boiled corn on the cob in a pot.
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How To Boil Corn On The Cob

Wondering how long to boil corn on the cob? We've got you covered with this classic boiled corn on the cob recipe.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 113kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob
  • 4 teaspoon butter
  • teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks.
    peeling corn on the cob
  • Fill a large stock pot or dutch oven about half full with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
    water in a large pot
  • Add the peeled corn on the cob. Cover and boil for 5-7 minutes.
    four cobs of corn in  a pot of water.
  • Remove the corn on the cob from the hot water and place on a platter. Serve while hot with butter and salt.
    buttered corn on the cob on a white platter

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cob | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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