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How to cook corn on the cob

Renee' Groskreutz
This is how to boil corn on the cob.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of corn
  • 2 T butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place a large pot of water on the stove and let it come to a boil. In the meantime, husk your corn.
  • Add the corn to the boiling water, cover the pot, and let them cook for one minute.
  • Turn off the heat and allow it to sit in the hot water for 30 minutes (with the lid on).
  • Once the corn has been steamed to perfection, use tongs to take them out of the hot water.
  • Brush the cooked corn with butter and sprinkle a little bit of salt on top before serving.
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