Sweet Juicy Corn Cob (Print Version)

Tender corn on the cob, boiled or grilled, served with creamy butter and a touch of salt.

# Ingredients List:

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01 - 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked

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02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil.
02 - Add the husked corn ears to the boiling water and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until kernels are tender and bright yellow. Alternatively, preheat a grill to medium-high heat, brush corn lightly with oil, and grill turning occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes until slightly charred and cooked through.
03 - Remove the corn from water or grill and pat dry if necessary.
04 - While hot, spread softened butter evenly over each ear of corn and sprinkle with sea salt to taste.
05 - Serve the prepared corn immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This is the kind of simple, honest food that reminds you why summer exists in the first place
  • The contrast between sweet corn and salty butter hits every single pleasure receptor at once
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  • Overcooked corn turns starchy and sad, so stay close and check those kernels after 5 minutes
  • The butter only really penetrates if you apply it while the corn is screaming hot
03 -
  • Look for tight green husks and silk that feels slightly sticky, that is how you know it is fresh
  • Peel back just a tiny bit of husk at the store to check kernel quality without damaging the corn
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