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Keep it simple in the summertime with this recipe for How to Boil Corn-on-the-Cob!

Corn on the cob, in season, has to be the best way to eat it. Even though I enjoy corn on the cob grilled in the husks or grilled without the husks for a change, Mom still prefers it boiled.

Whether you prefer your corn-on-the-cob with butter or other fixins, this is a very easy way to prepare this vegetable of summer.

How to Boil Corn-on-the-Cob:

Corn that is fresh and in season takes less time to cook than corn purchased at the market in fall and winter, so adjust your cooking time accordingly.

Since this corn was purchased in May, before the corn season here begins, I am cooking it for 10 minutes. When I cook the corn from my own kitchen garden, I reduce cooking time.

I try my best to purchase locally grown corn, whenever it is available. Check out my review on Ontario Corn-on-the-Cob at Harvest Barn Country Markets:

Video Review: Ontario Corn-on-the-Cob at Harvest Barn Country Markets

It is vitally important not to water log the corn by overcooking, or by leaving it in the water once it is cooked. For about 3 or 4 servings, a dutch oven filled 3/4 of the way with water is pretty well ample. If you are cooking more corn on the cob, a large stock pot filled 3/4 full might be a better choice for you.

Type: Side Dish Recipe

Yield: 3 – 4 cobs of corn
Prep Time: 4 min
Cook Time: 8 – 10 min

The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy this webisode of Cooking with Kimberly:

Ingredients:

3 – 4 cobs of corn – husks & silks removed
8 – 12 cups water – in dutch oven or pot, 3/4 full
1 tbsp sea salt

Instructions:

In a large pot with plenty of water, add in salt, immerse corn cobs & cover.
Place a lid on the pot, and bring to a boil on high heat. Allow corn to cook for about 8 – 10 minutes.
Serve with melted butter, salt & pepper.