Corn on the Cob Stays Hot and Fresh
Make your next gathering a breeze with this foolproof recipe for "Corn on the Cob Stays Hot and Fresh," an ingenious way to keep your summer favorite perfectly warm and ready to serve for hours. Featuring sweet, tender ears of corn boiled to perfection and generously coated in melted butter and a sprinkle of salt, this recipe incorporates a clever technique using an insulated container lined with aluminum foil to preserve heat. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or packing for a picnic, this quick 15-minute prep-and-cook process ensures every bite of corn is bursting with flavor and served at the ideal temperature. Simple, flavorful, and practical, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion where fresh corn on the cob is a must.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ears Corn on the cob
- 8 cups Water
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Husk the corn, removing all the outer leaves and silk threads, and rinse each ear thoroughly under running water.
Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water, ensuring it’s enough to fully submerge the ears of corn. Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once the water is boiling, carefully add the ears of corn into the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-high and allow the corn to cook for 10 minutes.
While the corn is cooking, prepare a large cooler or insulated container by lining it with heavy-duty aluminum foil. This will help retain heat later.
Drain the corn using tongs to remove the ears from the water. Immediately place the hot corn onto the foil-lined container.
Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter evenly across the hot corn, allowing it to melt and coat the ears. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt over the corn for seasoning.
Wrap the corn securely in the aluminum foil, ensuring it is tightly sealed to retain heat. Close the lid of the cooler or insulated container.
Let the corn sit in the closed container for up to 2 hours, remaining hot and fresh until ready to serve. Serve directly from the foil-wrapped package and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.0 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 4790 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 984 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
