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Four ears of corn on the cob with butter pats are arranged on a white oval plate, sprinkled with black pepper. Wondering how long do you boil corn on the cob? A blue and white striped towel sits next to the plate.
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5 from 67 votes

How Long Do You Boil Corn on the Cob

Boiling corn on the cob is so simple and delicious with our secret ingredient.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Cool8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $7.35, $0.92 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 6-8 corn on the cob
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and heat on the stove on high heat.
  • Once the water is warm, add 1 stick salted butter and 1 cup milk to the pot and allow it to melt and combine.
  • Remove the husks and silk from 6–8 corn on the cob, then add the corn to the boiling water.
  • Cook the corn cobs for 8-10 minutes, carefully remove the corn and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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