The Foolproof Way to Make Boiled Corn on the Cob

Test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to Foolproof Boiled Corn.
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  • @hiblackie2340
    @hiblackie23403 жыл бұрын

    OMG it worked. I’ve just tasted the sweetest corn I’ve ever had in my life and i cooked it myself. I used Cajun seasoning instead and it turned out perfect. Thank you thank you 🙏🏼 for this amazing video.

  • @WhatAboutNepal
    @WhatAboutNepal4 жыл бұрын

    We've been doing this recipe for a few years now and it's really the best. Thanks so much.

  • @jonathanserrano4435
    @jonathanserrano44355 жыл бұрын

    My husband loved them! Thank you so much

  • @karenmason6002
    @karenmason60022 жыл бұрын

    Tried this recipe tonight and they turned out great!! Who would have known this method of cooking corn on the cob would turn out so good. Great job ATK!!

  • @valerielucille3204
    @valerielucille32043 жыл бұрын

    I have used this technique several times and love it!

  • @dimitriusa
    @dimitriusa2 жыл бұрын

    Tried it for the first time today…came out great!!! Kids and adults loved it 👍

  • @andyrdavis
    @andyrdavis3 жыл бұрын

    This is how I was told to cook really fresh tasting corn on the cob. Put a large pot of water on and bring to a boil. Leave boiling while you run out to the garden and pick the ears of corn off the corn plant. Run as fast as you can back to the house, shucking the corn as you go. If you trip and fall on the back, the corn is no longer fresh and you have to start all over.

  • @loridennis2989

    @loridennis2989

    3 жыл бұрын

    Could I run out to the garden without waiting for the boil? Lol

  • @urdude67

    @urdude67

    Жыл бұрын

    OCD belongs in the home

  • @sunnyshin8303

    @sunnyshin8303

    Жыл бұрын

    hahaha 😂

  • @kellyr8230

    @kellyr8230

    Жыл бұрын

    What if the corn slips and fall out of my hands ?

  • @urdude67

    @urdude67

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kellyr8230 what if I get butter on my clothes?

  • @sharonellis9751
    @sharonellis97513 жыл бұрын

    Finally! One does not "cook" corn . . . you only heat it up.

  • @leasplane4768
    @leasplane47689 ай бұрын

    I found your recipe, and it is the best corn we ever tasted. I could never figure out how long to cook it, and this was so easy and the corn was wonderful!

  • @cichimalferrari8672
    @cichimalferrari86724 жыл бұрын

    I tried this method in cooking sweet corn...perfect...thank you...and God bless you !

  • @barbaradeselle9087
    @barbaradeselle90873 жыл бұрын

    As a kid, my grandmother would go to their garden and pick fresh corn for us kids for breakfast. 60+ years later I can still taste that deliciousness!

  • @hijodelaisla275

    @hijodelaisla275

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your grandmother was a kid at the same time you were? How is that possible?

  • @GODEED

    @GODEED

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha... She is vindicated by her correct punctuation!Although, I appreciate your keen observation, Hijo😊

  • @fp5495

    @fp5495

    10 ай бұрын

    @@hijodelaisla275 How is it not? It makes total sense what she said. In other words, she said: "When I was a kid, my grandmother.......". You should do more research on the most rudimentary grammar skills before you try to sound clever.

  • @hijodelaisla275

    @hijodelaisla275

    10 ай бұрын

    @@fp5495 Yeah, I know what she was trying to say. I wasn't "trying" to be clever, I was being playful with the grammatical error that Godeed recognized too. You, however, confidently scold that I'm the one lacking in rudimentary grammar skills. You appear to know more than we do, and choose to flaunt your superiority. Okie dokie, I'm off now to do the "research" that you have assigned me.

  • @breezyreports
    @breezyreports19 күн бұрын

    5yrs later and stumbled on this video for my first ever BBQ hosting and the corn was a smash! Added my own seasoning and it was a hit!

  • @gritskennedy5007
    @gritskennedy50072 жыл бұрын

    We love you guys. We enjoy he educational aspects as well as the artistry and alchemy creativity and the perfect descriptions og what exactly each dish tastes like along with the texture and alternative accompaniments

  • @dh7139

    @dh7139

    9 ай бұрын

    yup!! agreed😀

  • @Slaphappy1975
    @Slaphappy19752 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another reliably delicious cooking method, ATK!

  • @owingswhitney
    @owingswhitney Жыл бұрын

    The only recipe I use! It makes perfect corn. Thank you!!!

  • @davidcampbell362
    @davidcampbell3623 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I am gonna try this, on my daughter and grandson. Thank you so much!

  • @desertrat5543
    @desertrat55432 жыл бұрын

    I tried it and it worked very well! We loved our corn 🤤

  • @lizmiller2341
    @lizmiller23414 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to try this method!

  • @HG-1181
    @HG-11819 ай бұрын

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for sharing this method and explaining the food science behind why it works!

  • @lindavasquez9519
    @lindavasquez95192 жыл бұрын

    Terrific my go to recipe from now on. Thanks

  • @monicas2539
    @monicas25393 жыл бұрын

    Worked perfectly! Thanks

  • @dougjohnson9948
    @dougjohnson99482 жыл бұрын

    Came out perfect. Roadside NJ corn is wonderful. Thank you.

  • @jjp.8690
    @jjp.86903 жыл бұрын

    Learn something new every day. Have to try.👍👍

  • @theoldman947
    @theoldman9473 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip on corn. Will try it next time.

  • @justwatchin5743
    @justwatchin5743 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this simple tip!

  • @ana10g
    @ana10g10 ай бұрын

    had it tonight! you were right about how to boil corn. taste great!

  • @aliciamildner9830
    @aliciamildner98303 жыл бұрын

    Love America’s Test Kitchen!!!!

  • @hector5810
    @hector58105 жыл бұрын

    Im trying this! Thanks

  • @ericjohnson279
    @ericjohnson27911 ай бұрын

    Thank you ladies!!

  • @gradywilson6400
    @gradywilson6400Ай бұрын

    Excellent video, thank you!

  • @loisbowers5254
    @loisbowers52543 жыл бұрын

    We once picked fresh corn out of out Uncles field, on the Eastern shore of Maryland cooked it and ate it right away. Best corn I’ve ever eaten. Served with lots of butter and Old Bay seasoning. Maryland tomatoes too!

  • @youthrevisitedagain

    @youthrevisitedagain

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maryland tomatoes are the best! I’m from CA & enjoyed them on a vacation years ago. Hubby & I ate all they had at the salad bar. Best part of our trip!

  • @tmcche7881

    @tmcche7881

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Maryland tomato? What variety tomato is grown exclusively in Maryland?

  • @loisbowers5254

    @loisbowers5254

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tmcche7881 the kind I grow in my garden

  • @shermanderek2

    @shermanderek2

    3 жыл бұрын

    The shelf life for raw corn is two hours off the stalk. None of that supermarket stuff qualifies. I detasseled corn for DeKalb co in DeKalb IL as a youth.

  • @joemccay9978

    @joemccay9978

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fresh picked corn is the best! The longer you wait to cook it, the more like cardboard it will taste!

  • @sharonanderson9041
    @sharonanderson90412 жыл бұрын

    I tried it, and my corn was great. I will be cooking it this way from now on. Thank you

  • @rosalainz2165
    @rosalainz2165 Жыл бұрын

    Right time. Thanks so much

  • @guarnericannon
    @guarnericannon5 жыл бұрын

    just made delicious boiled corns thx!

  • @shirleyfraser5748
    @shirleyfraser57483 жыл бұрын

    Love it and I will give it a try

  • @Hello_Pri
    @Hello_Pri3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @rachelsweets
    @rachelsweets5 жыл бұрын

    Great tip thank you

  • @gilliandidierserre4190
    @gilliandidierserre4190 Жыл бұрын

    Becky, thanks for an easy recipe👍

  • @evagosselin5434
    @evagosselin54342 жыл бұрын

    That was great ladies, thankyou,🤗

  • @PeiPeisMom
    @PeiPeisMom Жыл бұрын

    The "I'll see YOU later" at the end rolled me, thank you for being you always 🥰

  • @platis23able
    @platis23able3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome love the science explanation thank you so much 😎👍

  • @TheDaddyo365
    @TheDaddyo3653 жыл бұрын

    thankyou ladies!

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym58735 жыл бұрын

    That corn looks great. Thanks

  • @devilcity5827
    @devilcity58272 жыл бұрын

    Learn something today, Thanks 🙏

  • @willyb933
    @willyb9335 жыл бұрын

    Well, that was easy now bring on Summer!

  • @julieth3699
    @julieth36992 жыл бұрын

    Yum! Thanks for sharing.

  • @DanialGibson
    @DanialGibson Жыл бұрын

    It is very tasty and easy to cook recommend to everyone!

  • @williamfloyd2548
    @williamfloyd25483 жыл бұрын

    Great as always. So happy to know the secret to corn on the cob!

  • @davidrivero7943
    @davidrivero79433 жыл бұрын

    Ladies , i cant get enough of you's & simple delish Foods. Just in time for Summer , too. Subbed !! 😉

  • @laurieharrington3853
    @laurieharrington3853 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much for ALL Your instructional videos, along with ALL The Time & Efforts you take creating the Best Way towards a delicious time tested recipe! You guys are my Go To For Everything! Keep up the AMAZING Job You All Do! Blessings to you All

  • @billygarfield5520
    @billygarfield55205 жыл бұрын

    Really good!

  • @umaganesh1198
    @umaganesh11984 жыл бұрын

    Super easy thanks

  • @susanflores06
    @susanflores06 Жыл бұрын

    wow amazing

  • @aa0517748
    @aa05177482 жыл бұрын

    That’s it. I can’t wait try it

  • @taos55
    @taos554 жыл бұрын

    So simple that is hard to believe it works to perfection.

  • @helenboula3538

    @helenboula3538

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you have good carne you don't have to add anything to it just bought about three four minutes tops I don't do better I don't do salt I don't do pepper I just eat it the way it is it is delicious you can taste the vegetables it's not covered up with other taste

  • @amylucier
    @amylucier5 жыл бұрын

    great recipe

  • @jbthor9032
    @jbthor90322 жыл бұрын

    Hi there. Good tip. Thanks 👍😊

  • @vickimaddox8711
    @vickimaddox87112 жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @antuliolanderos2386
    @antuliolanderos23863 жыл бұрын

    Nice, I'm buying some corn for tomorrow, Thank.

  • @rogerwillis7692
    @rogerwillis76922 жыл бұрын

    It works! Yay!

  • @muhammadzechariah4917
    @muhammadzechariah49174 жыл бұрын

    Looks yummy 😋

  • @BrandonElliotSmith
    @BrandonElliotSmith2 жыл бұрын

    Been a little minute & I had to come back & watch this again just to confirm the time. Been making my corn like this ever since I saw this episode lol. Never lets me down, & that says alot coming from someone who can't cook consistently to save his life.

  • @kathleenchisholm4672
    @kathleenchisholm46725 жыл бұрын

    awesome as usual

  • @austinven3945
    @austinven39459 ай бұрын

    I love old bay in many many recipes. I've used it on grilled corn the best 👍🏾

  • @cherylsheets294
    @cherylsheets294 Жыл бұрын

    Made this tonight with grilled chicken and asparagus. It was a hit! Thank you.

  • @stackus_maximus1
    @stackus_maximus12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @eliapalomera6437
    @eliapalomera64373 жыл бұрын

    Wow !! I always thought that cooking corn was hard and took a long time to cook.

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713
    @scotsmanofnewengland77133 жыл бұрын

    My grandfather a Vermonter always said the best corn on the cob was when you got the water boiling, went out to the garden,picked the corn, ran as fast as you could shucking the corn as you ran and then put it in the pot. The best corn on the cob you will ever taste !!!

  • @joedennehy386

    @joedennehy386

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hecwas right

  • @truthinlovemama

    @truthinlovemama

    2 жыл бұрын

    My Pap would agree. Corn picked earlier in the day for dinner would be a big no-no.

  • @waybach
    @waybach4 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! I added a cup of milk to the water and it was phenomenal!!

  • @justifiedlife1595
    @justifiedlife15953 жыл бұрын

    Always wondered how long to really cook corn! wish it were't so messy to eat, sure is good.

  • @angieskitchenpastriescooki6758
    @angieskitchenpastriescooki67582 жыл бұрын

    Hello thank you I learn something knew

  • @EJCmkechi
    @EJCmkechi8 ай бұрын

    When I want a perfect recipe, I always know who I can count on. This corn was so great, I wish I’d made more 😅

  • @garryc.1645
    @garryc.16455 жыл бұрын

    Never knew that but will try it. Thank you

  • @user-uh4bp9dg7l
    @user-uh4bp9dg7l3 жыл бұрын

    American test kitchen team love you guys 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💪💪💪💪💪

  • @leeswanson9732
    @leeswanson97325 жыл бұрын

    Great!

  • @jacquelinekinuthia1342
    @jacquelinekinuthia13424 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to try this tonight

  • @watermain48
    @watermain483 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so simple. Who knew? Thanks.

  • @aquaocean9419
    @aquaocean9419 Жыл бұрын

    If you are only cooking 2 ears of corn, you corn you can wrap them in paper towel separately, dampen the paper towels and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes.

  • @barrygioportmorien1
    @barrygioportmorien12 жыл бұрын

    I am not a cook of any kind, but I always cooked corn 4 minutes in boiling water, but I will try this method. I watch your show faithfully.

  • @swong705
    @swong7052 жыл бұрын

    Been cooking corn this way since I've seen this video. Got corn again today. Perfect way to cook 🌽

  • @lynneanderson4255

    @lynneanderson4255

    2 жыл бұрын

    I tried it today and it worked out perfectly. Talk about no sweat!

  • @swong705

    @swong705

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lynneanderson4255 isn't it awesome how easy it is and how sweet the corn is.

  • @EmdrGreg
    @EmdrGreg Жыл бұрын

    Just my kind o' recipe. Perfect! Any more involved and it would be beyond me.

  • @khadijachaar9114
    @khadijachaar91143 жыл бұрын

    Good to know

  • @evasitton8352
    @evasitton83523 жыл бұрын

    What great ideas come from America's Test Kitchen! Love this site.

  • @eshragal-surmi9697
    @eshragal-surmi96975 жыл бұрын

    I tired it today it was great . Thank u so much

  • @lydiapetra1211

    @lydiapetra1211

    4 жыл бұрын

    And it was cooked in 10 minutes being turned off.

  • @Davidjune1970
    @Davidjune19702 жыл бұрын

    A healthy spread of butter on a slice of bread that you then wrap around the cob and spin is the easiest way to butter the corn without demolishing the entire stick of butter.

  • @judsonkr

    @judsonkr

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @geraldbrienza4474
    @geraldbrienza44743 жыл бұрын

    To butter up your corn, lather up a slice of bread with butter and the seasonings, then place your cob in (like a hot dog) and slide and twist back and forth. That’s the best way.

  • @dirkgibbens377

    @dirkgibbens377

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! I’ll do that!

  • @KatarinaS.

    @KatarinaS.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I've done this for 40 years, it's the most efficient way to butter corn on the cob instead of ruining a whole stick of butter. Then when you're done with the bread that you used to butter your cob(s) you have a tasty morsel of bread to eat.

  • @JC-uq5gi

    @JC-uq5gi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just get yourself a butter dispenser for corn. I think I paid $1.99 for mine? THAT'S ...the best way.

  • @geraldbrienza4474

    @geraldbrienza4474

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JC-uq5gi but then you have to clean that greasy butter dispenser. My way, you just eat the bread.

  • @JC-uq5gi

    @JC-uq5gi

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@geraldbrienza4474I haven't had to clean mine yet. I just keep reloading butter sticks. The only greasy part is the inside. You have to clean a butter knife every time, and it's running all over the place. Plus, I don't have to eat any bread. That stuff is bad for you.

  • @eileeninzerilli1654
    @eileeninzerilli16542 жыл бұрын

    I no longer boil corn on the cob. I husk and clean it, put butter and salt and wrap it in foil and put it on the grill to cook. Comes out so crispy, everyone loves it so much more!!

  • @cliffcox7643
    @cliffcox76433 жыл бұрын

    And now, it has been discovered that you can microwave corn, in the husk at 4 minutes high power per ear. Cut off the stem, and pull off the tapered end and you have no silk. Much easier, no cleaning pots, waiting for water to boil, etc. Easier to time for start of meal.

  • @Kman.

    @Kman.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Microwaved corn yields a tougher corn.

  • @cliffcox7643

    @cliffcox7643

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Kman. it is true. It is slightly tougher, but MUCH faster and no clean up.

  • @Kman.

    @Kman.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cliffcox7643 When we've put corn in the miocrowave, we use a sealable plastic bag which is designed for taters, corn, etc... The bags are reusable, so there is "clean up" afterwards & no less than cleaning a pot that had water/corn in it.

  • @stevena9512

    @stevena9512

    3 жыл бұрын

    And when you microwave it, you destroy the nutritional value of the corn. And when you put it in a plastic bag, you release micro plastic that you’re going to eat. Micro plastics are a known health risk.

  • @cliffcox7643

    @cliffcox7643

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stevena9512 yeah, im ok with all that. It's just the speed, when you need it and boil it when you have time.

  • @steveniemyer9288
    @steveniemyer92885 жыл бұрын

    We wrap each cob in aluminum foil, bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Got the recipe from a weight watchers cookbook years ago. Works great.

  • @zackdelarocha8

    @zackdelarocha8

    5 жыл бұрын

    Steve Niemyer without boiling it first?

  • @jordanboteler8978

    @jordanboteler8978

    4 жыл бұрын

    Steve Niemyer my dad does the same

  • @howardfrankfort

    @howardfrankfort

    2 жыл бұрын

    In the shuck works good as well

  • @jimmyp6443
    @jimmyp64432 жыл бұрын

    Test kitchen should of asked me ,been cooking corn like this for 50 years

  • @happygirl8189
    @happygirl8189 Жыл бұрын

    Hello. This is such a delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing. Amazing and so simple. Actually here in Mauritius 🇲🇺 I usually use a pressure cooker to boil the corn cut into pieces as some are too big to fit in 1 whole piece. It's best eaten drg wintertime here in Mauritius when it's quite cold. Actually I love it that way. I'll definitely give it a try. Reply back plz. Lots of love from Mauritius 🇲🇺

  • @kyereCat
    @kyereCat2 жыл бұрын

    Test kitchen is a game changer.

  • @maxinerowe2925
    @maxinerowe29253 жыл бұрын

    Yummy

  • @bilderberg_news4775
    @bilderberg_news47752 жыл бұрын

    If you like the way YOUR corn taste. Then that's the best way to cook it!

  • @joshuapedrogarza9667
    @joshuapedrogarza96674 ай бұрын

    MMM that looks goood

  • @rechelleivy9350
    @rechelleivy93502 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip….I’ve been doing wrong for years!🙂

  • @tomsparks6099
    @tomsparks60995 жыл бұрын

    I forget what I did but once I oven-steamed corn, continued with butter and spices -- it was perfect, guests went nuts.

  • @jacquelineellis7136
    @jacquelineellis71363 жыл бұрын

    wow...I love the salt recipe.

  • @vpss6403
    @vpss640310 ай бұрын

    Just made using this method. Four ears for 7 minutes. perfect.

  • @steone3484
    @steone34843 жыл бұрын

    Great idea , how long would it take for two ears of corn?

  • @sacramentoskip

    @sacramentoskip

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am going to cook two ears the same way as see how it turns out.

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