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How to Boil Corn on the Cob

Check out this quick recipe guide to learn how long to boil corn on the cob. All you need is salted water and fresh corn. It's a crazy easy summer staple.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword boil corn on the cob, how long to boil corn on the cob, how to boil corn, how to boil corn on the cob
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 77kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 4 corn on the cob
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 quarts water
US Units - Metric

Instructions

  • Clean the corn on the cob by removing the husks and silks.
    peeled corn on a cob
  • Place the corn in a large pot. Fill the pot with water, ensuring the corn in fully submerged. Season with salt.
    corn on a cob in a pot with salt and water
  • Bring the corn to a boil and cook it for 45 minutes. Drain and enjoy!
    cooked corn on a cob with butter on a plate

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg