The Foolproof Way to Make Boiled Corn on the Cob

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  • Опубликовано: 16 мар 2019
  • Test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to Foolproof Boiled Corn.
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Комментарии • 674

  • @hiblackie2340
    @hiblackie2340 3 года назад +17

    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.

  • @barbaradeselle9087
    @barbaradeselle9087 3 года назад +10

    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 года назад

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

    • @GODEED
      @GODEED 3 года назад +1

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

    • @fp5495
      @fp5495 10 месяцев назад

      @@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 месяцев назад

      @@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.

    • @barbaradeselle9187
      @barbaradeselle9187 20 дней назад

      ​@hijodelaisla275 1950's. I was 5-10 yo. Believe me my grandmother had a heart of a kid and the mind of a genius. She raised her children through the Depression and WWII. Anything you'd like to say. I am currently 73 yrs old.

  • @karenmason6002
    @karenmason6002 3 года назад +5

    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!!

  • @WhatAboutNepal
    @WhatAboutNepal 4 года назад +16

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

  • @jonathanserrano4435
    @jonathanserrano4435 5 лет назад +12

    My husband loved them! Thank you so much

  • @dimitriusa
    @dimitriusa 3 года назад +6

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

  • @leasplane4768
    @leasplane4768 10 месяцев назад +3

    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!

  • @breezyreports
    @breezyreports Месяц назад +2

    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
    @gritskennedy5007 2 года назад +7

    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 месяцев назад

      yup!! agreed😀

  • @cichimalferrari8672
    @cichimalferrari8672 4 года назад +1

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

  • @valerielucille3204
    @valerielucille3204 3 года назад +6

    I have used this technique several times and love it!

  • @davidcampbell362
    @davidcampbell362 3 года назад +2

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

  • @desertrat5543
    @desertrat5543 2 года назад +2

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

  • @Slaphappy1975
    @Slaphappy1975 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for another reliably delicious cooking method, ATK!

  • @owingswhitney
    @owingswhitney Год назад +1

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

  • @loisbowers5254
    @loisbowers5254 3 года назад +55

    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 года назад +3

      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 года назад +1

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

    • @loisbowers5254
      @loisbowers5254 3 года назад +4

      @@tmcche7881 the kind I grow in my garden

    • @shermanderek2
      @shermanderek2 3 года назад +4

      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 года назад +3

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

  • @sharonellis9751
    @sharonellis9751 3 года назад +30

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

  • @sharonanderson9041
    @sharonanderson9041 2 года назад +1

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

  • @HG-1181
    @HG-1181 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @PeiPeisMom
    @PeiPeisMom Год назад

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

  • @BrandonElliotSmith
    @BrandonElliotSmith 2 года назад +2

    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.

  • @dougjohnson9948
    @dougjohnson9948 2 года назад

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

  • @laurieharrington3853
    @laurieharrington3853 Год назад +1

    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

  • @aquaocean9419
    @aquaocean9419 Год назад +5

    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.

  • @davidrivero7943
    @davidrivero7943 3 года назад +2

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

  • @lindavasquez9519
    @lindavasquez9519 2 года назад +1

    Terrific my go to recipe from now on. Thanks

  • @theoldman947
    @theoldman947 3 года назад +1

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

  • @ana10g
    @ana10g 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @lizmiller2341
    @lizmiller2341 5 лет назад +1

    Can't wait to try this method!

  • @williamfloyd2548
    @williamfloyd2548 3 года назад +8

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

  • @jjp.8690
    @jjp.8690 3 года назад

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

  • @willyb933
    @willyb933 5 лет назад +7

    Well, that was easy now bring on Summer!

  • @aliciamildner9830
    @aliciamildner9830 3 года назад

    Love America’s Test Kitchen!!!!

  • @platis23able
    @platis23able 3 года назад

    Awesome love the science explanation thank you so much 😎👍

  • @taos55
    @taos55 4 года назад +2

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

    • @helenboula3538
      @helenboula3538 3 года назад

      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

  • @monicas2539
    @monicas2539 3 года назад

    Worked perfectly! Thanks

  • @Davidjune1970
    @Davidjune1970 3 года назад +5

    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.

  • @justifiedlife1595
    @justifiedlife1595 3 года назад +7

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

  • @guarnericannon
    @guarnericannon 5 лет назад +2

    just made delicious boiled corns thx!

  • @justwatchin5743
    @justwatchin5743 Год назад

    Thank you for this simple tip!

  • @happygirl8189
    @happygirl8189 Год назад

    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 🇲🇺

  • @gilliandidierserre4190
    @gilliandidierserre4190 Год назад

    Becky, thanks for an easy recipe👍

  • @andyrdavis
    @andyrdavis 3 года назад +104

    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 года назад +3

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

    • @urdude67
      @urdude67 Год назад +4

      OCD belongs in the home

    • @sunnyshin8303
      @sunnyshin8303 Год назад +1

      hahaha 😂

    • @kellyr8230
      @kellyr8230 Год назад +2

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

    • @urdude67
      @urdude67 Год назад +1

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

  • @swong705
    @swong705 2 года назад +1

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

    • @lynneanderson4255
      @lynneanderson4255 2 года назад +1

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

    • @swong705
      @swong705 2 года назад +1

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

  • @evagosselin5434
    @evagosselin5434 3 года назад

    That was great ladies, thankyou,🤗

  • @hector5810
    @hector5810 5 лет назад

    Im trying this! Thanks

  • @Hello_Pri
    @Hello_Pri 4 года назад

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @cherylsheets294
    @cherylsheets294 Год назад +1

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

  • @eliapalomera6437
    @eliapalomera6437 3 года назад +3

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

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym5873 5 лет назад

    That corn looks great. Thanks

  • @rachelsweets
    @rachelsweets 5 лет назад +1

    Great tip thank you

  • @ericjohnson279
    @ericjohnson279 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you ladies!!

  • @rosalainz2165
    @rosalainz2165 Год назад +1

    Right time. Thanks so much

  • @DanialGibson
    @DanialGibson Год назад

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

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713
    @scotsmanofnewengland7713 3 года назад +4

    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 года назад +1

      Hecwas right

    • @truthinlovemama
      @truthinlovemama 2 года назад

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

  • @austinven3945
    @austinven3945 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @shirleyfraser5748
    @shirleyfraser5748 3 года назад

    Love it and I will give it a try

  • @devilcity5827
    @devilcity5827 3 года назад

    Learn something today, Thanks 🙏

  • @TheDaddyo365
    @TheDaddyo365 3 года назад

    thankyou ladies!

  • @julieth3699
    @julieth3699 2 года назад

    Yum! Thanks for sharing.

  • @user-uh4bp9dg7l
    @user-uh4bp9dg7l 3 года назад

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

  • @EJCmkechi
    @EJCmkechi 8 месяцев назад

    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 😅

  • @EmdrGreg
    @EmdrGreg Год назад

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

  • @waybach
    @waybach 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @steveniemyer9288
    @steveniemyer9288 5 лет назад +9

    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.

  • @antuliolanderos2386
    @antuliolanderos2386 3 года назад +1

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

  • @billygarfield5520
    @billygarfield5520 5 лет назад

    Really good!

  • @geraldbrienza4474
    @geraldbrienza4474 3 года назад +15

    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 года назад +2

      Great idea! I’ll do that!

    • @KatarinaS.
      @KatarinaS. 3 года назад +1

      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 года назад

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

    • @geraldbrienza4474
      @geraldbrienza4474 3 года назад +1

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

    • @JC-uq5gi
      @JC-uq5gi 3 года назад

      @@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.

  • @gradywilson6400
    @gradywilson6400 2 месяца назад

    Excellent video, thank you!

  • @Nclght
    @Nclght 2 года назад +7

    Works great with frozen corn too! Had a bag of frozen store bought corn. Put 8 frozen 1/2 cobbs in the boiling water but I thought it best to keep the stove on right up until it was just about to come back to a boil to compensate for temp drop due to being frozen. Then I turned the stove off, put lid on for ten minutes and the corn came out fantastic, despite being in my freezer for way over a year.

    • @shadowspt
      @shadowspt Год назад

      I wondered if you could do this. Thanks for the info

  • @eshragal-surmi9697
    @eshragal-surmi9697 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @lydiapetra1211
      @lydiapetra1211 5 лет назад

      And it was cooked in 10 minutes being turned off.

  • @jbthor9032
    @jbthor9032 3 года назад

    Hi there. Good tip. Thanks 👍😊

  • @muhammadzechariah4917
    @muhammadzechariah4917 4 года назад

    Looks yummy 😋

  • @umaganesh1198
    @umaganesh1198 4 года назад

    Super easy thanks

  • @barrygioportmorien1
    @barrygioportmorien1 3 года назад

    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.

  • @amylucier
    @amylucier 5 лет назад

    great recipe

  • @liliana1lfr
    @liliana1lfr 3 года назад

    My parents froze farm fresh corn for us to eat all winter long (it's my favorite) and used this very same recipe.

    • @KatarinaS.
      @KatarinaS. 3 года назад

      Did they cook it this way prior to freezing it or after?

  • @jimmyp6443
    @jimmyp6443 3 года назад +6

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

  • @kathleenchisholm4672
    @kathleenchisholm4672 5 лет назад

    awesome as usual

  • @number51oco
    @number51oco 2 года назад +2

    Thank God you have found the perfect way to prepare a delicious ear of corn while robbing it of all nutrients!!! Well done!

    • @NanaOf26
      @NanaOf26 2 года назад +1

      Yes, steaming or microwaving best way to save nutrients!🌽

    • @karlhungusjr1
      @karlhungusjr1 2 года назад

      this has to be a joke post. has to be....

    • @Tubalcain422
      @Tubalcain422 2 года назад +1

      @@NanaOf26 microwaving saves nutrients? Besides you are eating lots of starch. You want lots of nutrients? don’t choose corn.

  • @aa0517748
    @aa0517748 2 года назад

    That’s it. I can’t wait try it

  • @vickimaddox8711
    @vickimaddox8711 3 года назад

    Love it!

  • @garryc.1645
    @garryc.1645 5 лет назад +1

    Never knew that but will try it. Thank you

  • @tomsparks6099
    @tomsparks6099 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @steone3484
    @steone3484 3 года назад +13

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

    • @sacramentoskip
      @sacramentoskip 3 года назад +2

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

  • @bilderberg_news4775
    @bilderberg_news4775 3 года назад +1

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

  • @maritatedder7295
    @maritatedder7295 2 года назад +3

    I had made corn like this years ago--when I was having a big party. Today, I need to boil 18 ears of corn and remembered this being an effective method as it allows the corn to sit in the water for up to 30 minutes. I search online and all recipes said not to leave it in the water--but I knew I had done it successfully before. I just didn't remember how. Now I know. Thanks!

  • @watermain48
    @watermain48 3 года назад

    Wow, so simple. Who knew? Thanks.

  • @loisbowers9498
    @loisbowers9498 5 лет назад +6

    Old Bay is great on corn!

    • @carltonbanks5470
      @carltonbanks5470 3 года назад

      Or down south louisiana ...some Tony Chacheres.

    • @CodieBodie2223
      @CodieBodie2223 3 года назад

      I like to use some Zatarain’s crab boil in my water when boiling the corn. Then I sprinkle some celery salt on the corn after buttering. It is delicious!!

  • @rogerwillis7692
    @rogerwillis7692 2 года назад

    It works! Yay!

  • @evasitton8352
    @evasitton8352 3 года назад +1

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

  • @leeswanson9732
    @leeswanson9732 5 лет назад

    Great!

  • @georgerodriquez7744
    @georgerodriquez7744 3 года назад

    I did the recipe for boil corn.and it came out good.not soggy but firm you guys past.

  • @jimgraham4673
    @jimgraham4673 3 года назад +5

    Cool, I'll never worry about corn again.

  • @rechelleivy9350
    @rechelleivy9350 3 года назад +1

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

  • @pay4fish
    @pay4fish Год назад +1

    Just tried it, so delicious!!
    🌽🌽🌽

    • @triciamc8373
      @triciamc8373 Год назад +1

      me2
      'cept I boiled my corn in salt water for 10 mins and found this video. Luckily my corn was so fresh, it still tasted great and the chili lime butter added bonus

    • @pay4fish
      @pay4fish Год назад +1

      You go Tricia!!!🌽🌽🌽
      Patricia

  • @eileeninzerilli1654
    @eileeninzerilli1654 3 года назад +1

    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!!

  • @kyereCat
    @kyereCat 2 года назад

    Test kitchen is a game changer.

  • @cindyjohnson5152
    @cindyjohnson5152 3 года назад +2

    Miss seeing y’all on PBS‼️‼️👍🏽🥰

    • @yamiyugi2810
      @yamiyugi2810 3 года назад

      whats a PBS

    • @cindyjohnson5152
      @cindyjohnson5152 3 года назад +1

      @@yamiyugi2810 PBS is the cooking 🧑‍🍳 Channel that I see them on in LittleRock,AR❗️❗️❗️❗️

  • @susanflores06
    @susanflores06 Год назад

    wow amazing