My mom always makes the best corn on the cob. It always turns out crunchy and sweet. Her secret? Sugar. Not all corn on the cob is nice and sweet when you buy it.. this is a great way to cheat (your guests will never know..)
Ingredients
- water (as much as you need to cover your corn)
- 1/3 - 1/2 c. sugar (or just a good handful)
- corn on the cob (peeled and ready to go)
- butter
- salt & pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot about halfway with cold water, add sugar and bring to a boil (don't add salt to the water.. salt will toughen the corn, add the salt AFTER it is already cooked).
- When water is boiling, add corn. Cover and boil for about 5 minutes (don't over-boil -- start timing from the time you drop the corn in.. you don't need to bring it back to a full boil before you start timing it). Remove from heat and let sit covered for another few minutes.
- Remove from water with tongs and serve with butter, salt and pepper.
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I would never have thought of that but it's a great idea! I love corn that is just a little sweet and it's always so disappointing when it doesn't turn out that way. Thanks for the tip!
Oh, and I wanted to share that my family loves putting Seasoned Salt on our corn. It really adds a nice zing to it.
LOVE corn on the cob but have always thought of it as a summer treat-this sounds fab!! So does the Inside out panini!! Yum-o:)
My mom uses sugar as well. I actually cook it with butter and it tastes about the same but then you don't have to use butter before you eat it.