How To Boil Corn On The Cob
Impress the neighbors at the next backyard barbecue by deftly producing perfectly boiled corn on the cob. The essential summer side dish that is delicious, nutritious, and fun to eat (dental floss sold separately).
Servings 2
Calories 184kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cobs of corn
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp chives chopped
- pinch of sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil, then add the garlic cloves. Reduce the heat to MED-HIGH.
- Stir in the butter, then add the corn. Simmer for 10 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Remove the corn. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with chopped chives.
Notes
- You can test whether the corn is done cooking by poking the kernels with the tip of a knife. The kernel should not be mushy (if overcooked) or tough (if undercooked).
- Don't add salt to the water. The salt will toughen the corn. You can season the corn with salt after boiling it.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 714IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg