I know what you’re thinking–why would I want boil corn? City living baby, and no, I’m not willing to forego corn while we live here ๐ Boiling corn is a great alternative to grilling and this recipe is especially great for when corn is less in season.
Side note, I googled corn gif and found a surprising number of gifs of people eating corn with their animals..some highlights…you’re welcome. Sorry I’m feeling punchy today.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 – 6 Ears of Corn, husked
- 2 tbsp Sugar or 3 packets of Truvia
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, stir in the lemon juice and sugar, until the sugar has dissolved.
Gently add the ears of corn into the water.
Cover the pot, and turn off the heat. Let sit for 10 minutes
TIP: If the ears of corn are too long for the pot, snap them in half!
That’s it! How easy is that? The hardest part of this recipe is cleaning the silk off your kitchen floor.counter.walls.EVERYWHERE
Happy 4th of July!!
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How to Boil the Perfect Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 3-6 Ears of Corn husked
- 2 tbsp Sugar or 3 packets of Truvia
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Fill a pot 3/4 full with water. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, stir in the lemon juice and sugar, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Gently add the ears of corn into the water, cover the pot, and turn off the heat. TIP: If the ears of corn are too long for the pot, snap them in half! Let sit for 10 minutes. The end!
