Steamed Corn On The Cob

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop

INGREDIENTS
Ears of fresh, sweet corn
Large pot
Water
Salt to taste

PREPARATION

• Shuck the sweet corn and discard the husks.
• Trim any insect-chewed ends from the corn cobs.
• Put 2 inches of water in the bottom of the pot, add salt to the water and cover with a steamer basket.
• Place corn in the basket and cover pot.
• Break the corn cobs in half if necessary to fit them all in to the pot.
• Bring the water to a boil and steam the corn about 7- 10 minutes, depending on tenderness of corn.
•  Check water periodically and add more if necessary.
• When tender, remove with tongs and cover with foil until served.
• Serve with butter and salt, olive oil and garlic, or plain on it’s own!

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