Best Ways to Cook Corn on the Cob
Nothing says “summer” like warm, buttery corn on the cob. But cooking ears of corn to perfection is easier said than done. Make sure you never end up with a lackluster side dish ever again with these best ways to cook corn on the cob.
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
If you have an Instant Pot and you’re short on time, you’ll appreciate this method of cooking corn on the cob. The kernels come out juicy and plump without getting overcooked or mushy.
- Husk and halve up to eight ears of corn.
- Place a trivet insert in the Instant Pot, and line up the corn vertically on top.
- Cook on high pressure for five minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure and remove the corn from the pot.
- Melt butter over the still-warm insert and pour it over the cobs.
Boiled Corn on the Cob
Don’t have an Instant Pot? No worries—you can get similar results simply by boiling corn on the cob in saltwater or a butter bath.
- Fill a large pot halfway with water. Add salt and bring to a boil.
- If using a butter bath, boil a pot of plain water. Then, add 1 cup milk and a stick of butter.
- Add six to eight ears of corn to the water and return to a boil.
- Simmer for six to eight minutes.
- Remove the corn from the liquid, season however you like, and serve.
Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob
Try this method if you have more time and want to enjoy the smell of roasting corn in your house. It mimics the flavor of grilled corn without using a grill.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- With the husks still attached, line up six to eight corn cobs directly on the oven grates, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the oven, allow them to cool slightly, and remove the husks. Season as desired and serve.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
You have three primary options for grilling corn: without the husks, wrapped in foil, or with the husks on. The smokiest, juiciest, most flavorful option is to grill corn with the husks still attached.
- Set the grill to high.
- Trim the silks off your corn and set them on the grill.
- Cook for 15 minutes, rotating often.
- Remove the corn from the grill, allow them to cool slightly, and remove the husks. Season as desired and serve.
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