Description
Steamed Corn on the Cob is a simple, healthy, and delicious way to enjoy fresh corn. This recipe ensures crisp-tender, sweet kernels without any added sugar. Steaming preserves the natural flavor and nutrients of the corn, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4-6 ears of corn (shucked and rinsed clean)
- Water (enough to be two inches high in the steaming pot)
- Butter (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Water and Corn: Let the water come to a boil in a covered pot while you clean the corn. Shuck the corn by pulling down the outer leaves starting at the tassels. Remove all husks and break off any overly long stems. Use a vegetable brush under running water to remove corn silk strands, then pluck off any remaining strands with your fingers.
- Set Up Steaming Basket: Place the cleaned ears of corn into a steam basket that fits inside your pot. Make sure the water level is below the bottom of the basket so the corn isn’t submerged.
- Steam the Corn: When the water is boiling, place the steam basket with the corn into the pot. Cover tightly and cook for 10 minutes on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Rest the Corn: After 10 minutes, turn off the heat but keep the pot covered. Let the corn sit in the steam for an additional 10-15 minutes until the kernels turn bright yellow, plump, and tender. Test by biting into an ear of corn.
- Serve: Remove the corn from the basket and serve immediately with butter, salt, and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Notes
- The best steamed corn is crisp-tender and naturally sweet without added sugar.
- Do not dispose of husks or silk strands in the garbage disposal as they can cause clogs.
- Use a vegetable brush to ensure all silk strands are removed for a clean eating experience.
- Resting the corn off heat allows even steam penetration for perfectly tender kernels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: 77 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
