My favorite way to cook corn on the cob is on the stovetop with milk, butter and sugar. Stovetop Corn on the Cob is tender and flavorful!
Are you looking for an easy and delicious way to cook corn on the cob? Look no further!
Give the corn a quick boil in the flavored water and you will experience the most tender and delicious corn on the cob!
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Corn on the Cob Recipe
Trust me when I tell you that you will get perfect corn every time you use this stovetop cooking method.
Fresh summer corn just got even more delicious.
Butter, sugar and milk help to bring out the corn's sweet flavor even more as it simmers in the sweet milky liquid.
I have been cooking corn this way for many years now and it is a favorite of my family and such a simple way to cook this easy side dish.
The corn becomes so tender and flavorful that you really don't even have to serve it with butter or salt, but I always do, because why not?
So head on over to your local farmers market or grocery store and pick up a few ears of corn.
It's time to make Stovetop Corn on the Cob for dinner tonight!
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How to make fresh corn
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Step 1: Place the corn on the cob, milk, sugar and butter in a large pot.
Step 2: Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 10 minutes, drain and serve.
Step 3: Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 10 minutes, drain, or remove the corn with tongs, and serve.
Substitutions
- You can use frozen corn on the cob instead of fresh corn
Variations
You can add additional flavor to the cooking water. Here are some suggestions:
- Garlic – add a few cloves of garlic to the cooking water
- Fresh herbs – a few sprigs of fresh herbs added to the pot will add herb notes
- Salt and pepper – add a spoonful of kosher salt and black pepper to the cooking water
Storage
- Store any leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Corn will stay fresh for 2-3 days.
- You can reheat the corn in a quick dunk in a pot of boiling water or add milk, butter and sugar to the water if you prefer.
Equipment
- large pot
- measuring cup
- chef knife
- colander or tongs
Ingredients
Ingredients for stove top corn recipe:
- corn on the cob
- milk
- sugar
- butter
- water
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Stovetop Corn on the Cob
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Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- water
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Instructions
- Place the corn on the cob, milk, sugar and butter in a large pot.
- Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Boil for 5 minutes, drain, or remove the corn with tongs, and serve.
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