Last year when I posted about how much I like roasting corn, I had several people tell me that the most delicious way to cook corn is to boil it with a cup of milk and a stick butter. I finally got around to trying it and I agree – this is the most delicious way to cook corn.
If you haven’t tried cooking corn this way, you must.
The corn cooks up so flavorful, fresh tasting and rich. You’ll be so obsessed with it you won’t even care what else is being served.
No need to slather butter all over the corn. This corn already has a buttery taste.
Just a little salt and pepper and this corn on the cob is ready to go.
And actually, if you use a stick of salted butter, you might find you don’t even need to add any salt.
Some people add sugar too, but I find the corn available around here during the summer is already sweet enough.
If you suspect your corn is a little lacking in flavor, you might want to add some sugar to perk it up.
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Best Way to Cook Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 6-8 ears of corn,, husks and silks removed and cut in half (if desired)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 stick Challenge butter
Instructions
- Fill a large pot about halfway with water.
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add milk and butter. Add corn and reduce heat.
- Simmer corn for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove corn from cooking liquid and its ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I made it it was delicious! I went shopping next week and bought five more corn and shared it with the lady who was also husking corn with me she said she would try it. So today I ‘m making it again, I loved it so much! Thank you
Only way I cook sweet corn now 🙂
Perfect every time!
This is the perfect boy way that I cook corn on the cob now. Even if I am going to grill it for a little extra flavor, I still use this method first
can i use frozen corn on the cobb
First time I heard of this. Had to try it. WOW it’s great!!!
I won’t ever go back to just water.
I won to try this for The Mexican fiesta lunches September 11th at 3 pm at mine sister home. This dish is for the hold family members and Friends 🙂
Turned out great! The family loved the corn. I added salt to the mix and didn’t cut the corn in half.
This is the most delicious corn on the cob I’ve ever eaten! Very juicy, buttery, & full of flavor. Highly recommend cooking it this way!!
It was good but I don’t like wasting all the milk butter and water still in the
Pot
Use it again! It has a lot of flavor. Oatmeal, potato soup, tomato soup, or pork chops cooked in milk come to mind.
That is a great idea! I never would have thought of that, thanks! Making tonight, will probably let it cool and freeze it for a fall soup, corn chowder.
Porkchops in milk? Do tell please. I’ve never heard of this
Oh yes. Soak them in milk before grilling, frying, baking.