How To Boil Corn On The Cob • Two Purple Figs

At the moment we’re diving right into a step-by-step tutorial and video on easy methods to boil corn on the cob. And so simple as it sounds, we wished to share our favoirte ideas and our herb butter to complete it off. That is SUMMER on a plate and it’s the right facet dish to your BBQ!

That is actually such a easy and straightforward facet dish that tastes like summer season! We love slathering the boiled corn with an herb butter for a luscious end.

Corn is so nostalgic for many people, in numerous methods. We at all times had grilled corn served within the husks as a substitute of plates. That is to me looks like strolling round streets of Cairo with my Grandpa. I’ll make one other submit on this.

My household nevertheless love boiled corn as that is what they know most, and it has grown on me. We’ve made these Corn Ribs final yr and so they have been wonderful!

Components You Have to Boil Corn on The Cob

• Corn on the Cob. Seasonal recent corn on the cob, husks and hair eliminated. Recent seasonal corn is good, juicy and the only option.
• Butter. We favor unsalted butter right here so we are able to management the quantity of salt within the recipe. Corn is so candy and also you don’t wish to overpower it with salt anyway.
• Herbs. We use a combo of recent thyme, oregano, chives and rosemary.
• Seasoning. A easy salt and pepper is sufficient. If you wish to add a zesty seasoning mix, you may. Watch out to not overpower the candy corn.

How To Boil Corn on The Cob

Right here’s how easy it’s to boil corn step-by-step:

1. Begin by cleansing the corn. Take away the husks and hairs as finest as you may from the corn. You’ll be able to optionally lower every into half, simply snap it and it’ll break into two items. We love the portion dimension when lower into half as they’re a lot simpler to eat too.
2. You’re going to then drop the corn right into a pot of water. There’s no must salt the water truly, as this overpowers the sweetness of the corn. It’s finest to boil the corn in simply plain water.
3. Convey the water and corn to boil after which decrease the warmth to medium low. It must be rolling and nonetheless boiling however not vigorously.
   
4. You don’t must cowl the pot.
5. How lengthy to boil corn on the cob will depend upon the scale of your recent corn. Additionally this may depend upon how delicate you need the corn on the cob to be.
6. On common corn on the cob takes 3-5 minutes to cook dinner.
7. At that time you’ll take away the corn from the boiling water if serving instantly.
8. In any other case, hold the corn within the water with the warmth turned off till able to serve.
   
9. To make the herb butter, merely combine all substances collectively in a bowl.
10. When able to serve the corn, take a tablespoon or extra to style. Slather the butter over the corn on all sides. Use kind of of the butter to your style.
11. Take pleasure in straight away!
    

Ideas For Boiling Corn on The Cob

1. Use recent seasonal candy corn on the cob for the most effective tasting corn.
2. Be certain that while you purchase corn on the cob that the husks are agency.
3. Take away all husks and hair earlier than boiling the corn on the cob.
4. You want a big pot and ensure the water is chilly to start out with.
5. Boil the corn for 3-5 minutes relying on the scale and the way nicely cooked you like it to be.
6. Depart the corn within the scorching water and switch off the warmth till able to serve. This manner it’s going to stay heat.
7. The herb butter is non-obligatory however so good! Use as little or a lot of it to your style.

What to Serve with Corn on the Cob

• BBQ. Grilled Veal Chops, Grilled Trout , Ribeye Steak, Lamb Steaks, Turkish Rooster Skewers.
• Salads. Taco Salad, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Candy Potato Salad, Tuna Salad Recipe .
• Salsas. Pineapple Salsa, Finest Strawberry Corn Salsa
• Tacos. Floor Beef Tacos, Salmon Tacos, Floor Rooster Tacos, Lamb Tacos.
• Burgers. Mushroom Swiss Burger, Cheese Stuffed Burgers, The Finest Lamb Burgers Loaded with Nachos.