Steamed Corn On The Cob
- By The FruitGuys
- Reading Time: 1 min.
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop
INGREDIENTS
- Ears of fresh, sweet corn
- Large pot
- Water
- Salt to taste
- Butter, garlic, olive oil, or salt (optional)
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 into the pot.
- Bring the water to a boil and steam the corn about 7–10 minutes, depending on the 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 its own!
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