How to Boil Corn on the Cob


Ingredients
- 4 to 8 ears fresh sweet corn, husks and silks removed
- Butter or [compound butter](https://www.loveandlemons.com/herb-compound-butter/), for serving
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the corn. Cook, stirring occasionally to make sure the corn is submerged, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the corn is tender and bright yellow. Alternatively, place the corn in a large pot filled with cold water. Bring it to a boil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until the corn is just tender.
- 2
Drain and serve warm with butter, salt, and pepper.


