BOILED CORN ON THE COB

Instructions:

1. Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks.
2. In 5-quart saucepan, Dutch oven or stockpot, heat water and salt to boiling
3. Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes.
4. Remove the corn on the cob from the hot water and place on a platter.
5. Peel an inch or two of the paper off of one end of a cold stick of butter, Hold onto the paper covered end of the stick of butter and use it to easily butter the corn on the cob. And don’t forget to sprinkle it with salt.

Tips and Tricks:

• Pair it with some grilled steak, macaroni salad, and fresh fruit for a full spread!
• To add sweetness to your corn, 1 tablespoon of sugar can be added to the boiling water.
• The most important thing is that you don’t overcook it because then it gets mushy.