Summer side dishes are some of our favorites. Be sure to add Summer Fruit Salad, Raspberry Pretzel Salad, and Deviled Egg Potato Salad to your summer cookout menu!
Best Corn on the Cob Recipe
Boiling corn on the cob is a very common way to cook it due to how incredibly easy this method is, but not all boiled corn recipes are the same. A couple simple, extra additions will give you the best boiled corn on the cob of your life! As part of my American Eats series where I’m visiting some of the most popular and iconic recipes and flavors of each state, one state at a time, I would be remiss if I didn’t include a recipe for corn on the cob to represent the state of Iowa right along with their ham balls. Corn on the cob is one of those awesome vegetables that can go from a Mexican street fair to a tailgate and then be back in time for the holiday table setting. They’re incredibly frugal when you buy them in season and knowing how to store and cook them is one way to get the most out of your budget and your events.
What you’ll need for Boiling Corn on the Cob
Ears of corn with husks and silk removed Water Milk Butter Sugar Lemon juice
How to Boil Corn on the Cob
When is corn on the cob done boiling?
You can tell that your corn is done by watching how fast it dries off when you lift it out of the water with tongs. A hot cooked cob will steam itself dry within a few seconds whereas a colder lesser cooked corn cob will take quite a bit longer.
What to serve with Boiled Corn on the Cob
Boiled corn on the cob is that iconic food of summer. It’s the perfect addition to any backyard bar-b-q. I love a good Summer Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppy Seed Dressing or a Deviled Egg Potato Salad right alongside a good burger or amazing ribs that fall off the bone or the juiciest smoked brisket. Summer grilling is the best time of year!
How to store Boiled Corn
If there are any leftover ears of corn, it’s best stored when fully wrapped in tin foil and then placed in an airtight container. They can be stored in the fridge for three to five days.
More corn recipes
Easy Creamy Corn Casserole Moist Cottage Cheese Cornbread Grilled Mexican Street Corn Dip Easy Southern Cornbread Dressing Perfectly Moist Cornbread Recipe Grilled Mexican Street Corn Recipe How to Make Stovetop Popcorn Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Grilled Corn Salad
More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series
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