Prepare your ingredients by husking the corn and removing any silk. If necessary, cut the corn to fit your steamer basket.
Pour about 2 inches of water into a large pot, ensuring the water level is below the steamer basket. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Place the corn into the steamer basket using tongs, then cover the pot with a lid.
Steam the corn for 4 minutes for a crisp texture or longer for softer kernels.