# Foolproof Boiled Corn

From: [https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/9071-foolproof-boiled-corn](https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/9071-foolproof-boiled-corn)

## Ingredients

<div class="Ingredients_container__a5RnI" id="bkmrk-6-ears-corn%2C-husks-a"><div class="Ingredients_ingredientGroup__2wu6M"><div class="Ingredients_ingredient__j6REm"><div class="MiseCheckboxCopy_checkboxWrapper__rHbWU"><span class="mise-text Text-module_base__6gHGt Text-module_labelPrimary__l-wLr">6 ears corn, husks and silk removed</span></div></div><div class="Ingredients_ingredient__j6REm"><div class="MiseCheckboxCopy_checkboxWrapper__rHbWU"><span class="mise-text Text-module_base__6gHGt Text-module_labelPrimary__l-wLr">Unsalted butter, softened</span></div></div><div class="Ingredients_ingredient__j6REm"><div class="MiseCheckboxCopy_checkboxWrapper__rHbWU"><span class="mise-text Text-module_base__6gHGt Text-module_labelPrimary__l-wLr">Salt and pepper </span></div></div></div></div><div class="MiseCheckboxCopy_checkboxWrapper__rHbWU" id="bkmrk-"></div>## Instructions

<div class="MiseCheckboxCopy_checkboxWrapper__rHbWU" id="bkmrk-bring-4-quarts-water"><div class="instructions_instructionWrapper__oHMMG">- <span class="mise-text Text-module_base__6gHGt Text-module_bodyPrimaryShort__O9Tsd">Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven. Turn off heat, add corn to water, cover, and let stand for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes.</span>

</div><div class="instructions_instructionWrapper__oHMMG">- <span class="mise-text Text-module_base__6gHGt Text-module_bodyPrimaryShort__O9Tsd">Transfer corn to large platter and serve immediately, passing butter, salt, and pepper separately.</span>

</div></div>*<span class="mise-text Text-module_base__6gHGt Text-module_bodyPrimaryShort__O9Tsd">Success depends on using the proper ratio of hot water to corn. Eight ears of corn can be prepared using this recipe, but let the corn sit for at least 15 minutes before serving. Use a Dutch oven with a capacity of at least 7 quarts.</span>*