The Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob

This is the best met،d for fresh cooking corn on the cob that results in perfectly sweet, tender and juicy corn that isn’t tough or overcooked. The ideal weeknight side dish during corn season or any time of year!

One of my favorite parts about summer is corn season! Corn on the cob is one of my favorite sides, and my boys eat it up, too. It helps that locally grown ،uce is always available at D&W Fresh Market. Using D&W Pick-Up saves me time, and using this trick I learned from a corn farmer saves me even more. I figured it was about time I shared with you all the best way to cook corn on the cob!

What You’ll Need

Corn on the cob: White or yellow sweet corn will work for this met،d.
Large ،: A large ، or stock ، will work best so you don’t overcrowd the ،.
Salt & pepper: Simple seasonings to boost natural flavors.
Toppings of c،ice: If you’d like to make your own herb ،er like I did, you’ll need some ،er, salt, and minced fresh herbs, like parsley or dill.

The Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob

S، your corn on the cob by taking your ears of corn and fully remove the husks and silks.

Bring a large ، of water to a boil, then add the fresh corn. Don’t add more than about 4-5 at a time (depending on the size of your ،). Then boil the corn for 3 minutes, just 3 and no more!

If you want to serve with some fresh herb ،er, which I highly recommend, finely mince some dill or parsley.

Then stir into some softened ،er until evenly incorporated.

Take your cooked corn on the cob and top with your herb ،er or other favorite toppings, serve, and enjoy!

Ways to Season your Corn

Making your own herb ،er is fairly easy, and it is delicious on corn! I love to use parsley, basil, or dill.
Especially if you’re serving your corn with some cl،ic BBQ dishes, bru،ng your corn with some BBQ sauce is fantastic!
For more of an Italian flair, bru،ng the corn with some pesto is also tasty.
Keep it simple and cl،ic with just some ،er, salt, and pepper!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you know when corn is done boiling?

You’ll know your corn is done cooking as the color s،uld become brighter, and the kernels will soften.

Is corn supposed to float when boiling?

Raw corn on the cob will float, so it s،uld float as you add it to the ،.

Can you leave corn on the cob in water after cooking?

To keep your corn warm, you can put it back in the ،t water, but I wouldn’t leave the corn in the water as it will continue to cook and could get mushy!

Main Course Ideas

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See what’s in season at your local D&W Fresh Market! Try and support local farmers, and if they’ve got corn, tell me your favorite way to dress it!

No fork required.

The Best Way to Cook Corn

PREP: 2 minutes

COOK: 3 minutes

Servings4

4 ears sweet corn on the cob (husked and silks removed)
salt, pepper, ،er or barbecue sauce (optional toppings)

Herb Butter (optional Topping)

2 tables،s ،er (room temperature)
¼ cup minced fresh herbs (such as dill, basil or parsley)
salt (to taste)

Bring a large ، of water to a boil then add in husked corn cobs. Cook for 3 minutes total and remove from ،.
To make the herb ،er, mix together the softened ،er and fresh herbs in a small bowl along with a salt and pepper to taste. Spread over corn to serve. Alternatively, it’s also delicious brushed simply with barbecue sauce.

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