HOW TO COOK CORN ON THE COB

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When buying corn, look for ears with bright green, snugly fitting husks and golden brown silk; the kernels should reach the ear's tip in tightly spaced rows and should appear plump and milky. Also try: Mexican Corn. Ahead, learn how to cook corn on the cob for a delicious side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 3

Coarse salt
4 ears corn, husks removed
Unsalted butter, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Spread each ear with butter to coat. Sprinkle with salt; serve immediately.

Mohan Parajuli
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Bridget Mushimiyimaana
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to enjoy fresh corn on the cob.


Akinrele Toyin
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This is the best corn on the cob recipe I've ever tried. The corn is always cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing.


Lee Armstrong
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I made this recipe for a camping trip and it was a huge hit! The corn was cooked perfectly and everyone loved it.


Shokat Raja
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I'm allergic to butter, so I used olive oil instead. The corn still turned out great!


Wasim akram Akram
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some corn that was starting to go bad, so I made this recipe and it turned out great.


Samantha Turner
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I'm not a fan of corn on the cob, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. He said it was the best corn on the cob he's ever had.


Ghost Ghost
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I tried this recipe and the corn was a bit overcooked. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


Alex Jenkins
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This is my go-to recipe for corn on the cob. It's simple, delicious, and always turns out great.


Minahir Butt
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I made this recipe for a cookout last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the corn and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jennifer Valdez
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the corn turned out perfectly! I've never been a huge fan of corn on the cob, but this recipe changed my mind. The corn was sweet and juicy, and the butter and salt brought out the flavor perfectly.