Gelatin Free Classic Corn on the Cob
Few summer sides are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked ear of corn — sweet, juicy, and just begging for a generous pat of butter. What makes this version so reliable is the simplicity: salted boiling water, a few minutes of cook time, and you're done. It's the kind of recipe that proves you don't need anything fancy to get incredible results. For anyone navigating ingredient labels and hidden additives, this one is refreshingly clean — just fresh corn, salt, butter, and pepper, nothing more. Many packaged or prepared corn dishes can sneak in unexpected thickeners or coatings, so cooking from scratch here is genuinely the smartest move. The quick boil keeps the kernels bright and tender without turning them mushy, and serving them immediately means you catch that perfect moment when the butter melts right into every crevice. It's pure, crowd-pleasing comfort food at its most honest.
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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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