Side

Buttered Corn on the Cob

Sweet summer corn boiled or grilled and brushed with butter.

⏱ 13 min (5 min prep, 8 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 6 · 1 ear quickkid friendly vegetariangluten free
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Ingredients

Make 6 servings

  • Corn

  • 6 ear Sweet corn on the cob, husked
  • 2 tbsp Butter, salted
  • ¼ tsp Table salt

Make it yourself

Make the butter yourself →

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Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large pot, tongs.

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and cook 4 to 6 minutes, until tender.
  2. Or grill over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning, until lightly charred.
  3. Brush with butter and sprinkle with salt.
Make aheadBest fresh. In winter, use 4 cups frozen corn heated with the butter.
↺ LeftoversCut the kernels off leftover ears for salads, quesadillas or chili.
🧒 With kidsBreak ears in half for small hands. For young children, cut the kernels off the cob.
Dairy-free swapUse olive oil.

Good to know

Cooking Fats Compared Salted vs. unsalted butter Table salt vs. kosher salt vs. sea salt

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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