How to Boil Corn on the Cob
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Ingredients
- 5 quarts 20 cups water
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 ears sweet corn shucked and cleaned
- Optional: butter and salt for garnish
Instructions
- Put water and salt in a large pot. Cover, and bring to boil over high heat.
- When the water reaches a rolling boil, carefully add the corn on the cob to the boiling water.
- Do not overcrowd the pot. In a pot this size, 4-6 large ears will fit comfortably.
- Cover and return to boil. Once the water is boiling again, remove the lid.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes from the time the corn was added to the water, until the corn is bright yellow.
- Remove from water with tongs and serve immediately with butter and salt.
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