How to Cook Corn - 6 Ways!
Wondering how to cook corn? Here are 6 different methods to cook corn so that they come out perfectly tender every time!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 whole corn on the cob husks removed
- butter if grilling or oven roasting
Instructions
- How to Boil Corn: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in the corn and cover so it returns to a boil. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the corn kernels are tender.
- How to Cook Corn in the Instant Pot: Add 1 cup water into the Instant Pot and place in the trivet. Place the corn on top of the trivet, stacking them if needed and cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes. Quick release when done.
- How to Grill Corn: Brush olive oil and/or butter onto the corn. Place corn on a hot grill and cook for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping the corn every couple of minutes to get your desired level of char on each side of the corn. The more you flip, the less charred the corn is.
- How to Microwave Corn: Wrap corn in a wet paper towel and place the corn in a large microwaveable dish with a lid. Place the lid on and microwave for 3-5 minutes or until the corn kernels are tender.
- How to Oven Roast Corn: Preheat the oven to 375F. Place each ear of corn on a piece of tin foil with some butter on top and tightly wrap it up. Bake the corn in the oven for 30 minutes or until the kernels are tender. Optional: open the tin foil and broil the corn for 1-2 minutes if you’d like to brown it a bit.
- How to Steam Corn: In a saucepan or pot with a steamer insert, bring up to 1½ cups of water to a boil. Add in the corn, place the lid on top, and steam for 5-6 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.5mg