Beef Free Classic Corn on the Cob
Few things signal the height of summer quite like a platter of steaming, golden corn on the cob. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just fresh ears boiled in salted water until the kernels turn bright yellow and tender, then finished with a generous rub of butter and a crack of black pepper. The result is sweet, juicy corn that practically bursts with flavor in every bite. Since the whole dish is built around fresh produce and pantry staples, it's naturally free from any meat-based ingredients without any substitutions required. It comes together in minutes and pairs effortlessly with just about any warm-weather spread, from backyard cookouts to weeknight dinners. Serve it straight off the platter while it's still hot — that's when the butter melts in all the right ways.
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Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
- 1 tbsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Fill a large pot with enough water to fully submerge the ears of corn and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add 1 tbsp salt.
- 2
Add the husked ears of corn to the boiling water and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the kernels are bright yellow and tender when pierced with a knife tip.
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