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Best Simple Boiled Corn On The Cob

Fresh corn on the cob just seems to be a summer tradition for most people. It’s so simple to do, but everyone I know seems to use a different method – grilled, steamed, boiled, microwaved. When I was growing up, we picked fresh corn from the garden and it w…

Corn on cob1

What you'll need

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked

Butter

  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne, optional

The method

Directions

  1. 01

    Place corn in large container and soak in cold water to cover for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Bring 1 gallon water and sugar to boil in large pot. Add corn; return to boil and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and serve with butter, salt, and pepper (and cayenne) to taste.

    Corn in pot1

From James's kitchen to yours.