Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Corn Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob 4.9 (534) 403 Reviews 27 Photos Corn on the cob is cooked in boiled water with a little sugar and lemon juice for the sweetest, tastiest corn! My mother-in-law gave me this easy recipe. Submitted by heatherjane Updated on September 26, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 27 27 27 27 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe You can’t go wrong with boiled corn on the cob — and this top-rated recipe is proof of that! How to Cook Corn on the Cob You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: How Long to Boil Corn on the Cob Six ears of corn on the cob should be perfectly boiled after about 10 minutes in the covered pot. It’s important to note that, when you follow this recipe, you’ll place the corn in the boiling water, cover the pot, and turn off the heat. The heat should not be on the entire time. When Is Corn on the Cob Done Boiling? You’ll know the corn on the cob is done boiling when the kernels are bright yellow and tender. How to Boil Corn on the Cob Simply bring the water (with sugar and lemon juice) to a boil, add the corn, cover, turn off the heat, and cook for about 10 minutes. That’s it! Find the full, step-by-step recipe below with detailed instructions. Rae What to Serve With Corn on the Cob Boiled corn on the cob pairs perfectly with all your standard summer fare. In need of some serving inspiration? Explore these mouthwatering recipe collections to learn what goes with corn on the cob: 15 Best Cheeseburger Recipes 13 Top-Rated Recipes to Shake Up Hot Dog Night 20 Easy Summer Dinner Recipes 18 Favorite 5-Star Grilled Chicken Recipes 15 Healthy and Delicious Seafood Recipes for the Grill 30 Recipes You'll Want to Make All Summer Long How to Store Corn on the Cob If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to five days. Can You Freeze Corn on the Cob? It’s best to freeze the corn on the cob before you boil it. For detailed freezing and thawing instructions, check out our step-by-step How to Freeze Corn on the Cob guide. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Just perfect," raves one Allrecipes community member. “The lemon juice was a new tip for the corn and it is delicious. A great idea to turn off the heat - it does not overcook that way and is nice and tender.” “I've made this recipe at least 10 times,” says Rick ab2006. “It really is perfect as written. If you have more than a few ears, bring the water back up to a slight boil. Turn off heat, lid on for 10 minutes. Drain and let it rest with the lid on until you want to eat. It holds well.” “I've made this at least 50 times now,” according to Amber Tan. “It's my go to recipe for corn on the cob, and it's never failed me! I make it as written and put butter and salt over the top of the corn when done.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios From the Editor Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of sugar. The actual amount of sugar consumed will vary. I Made It Print 1,181 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 94 Calories 1g Fat 22g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 94 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Sodium 14mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 7g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Calcium 2mg 0% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 246mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.