1. How to Boil Corn on the Cob
If you want to cook a few ears quickly, boiling corn on the cob is the way to go. You can even speed up the process by peeling off the husks and silks while you wait for the water to boil. Follow these three simple steps for how to boil corn on the cob: Prefer to leave the husks on? Try this recipe for boiled-in-the-husk corn on the cob.
2. How to Microwave Corn on the Cob
When you’re short on time but craving an ear of corn with dinner, knowing how to cook corn on the cob in the microwave is a must. Follow these instructions to get a stack of sweet corn on the picnic table in a matter of minutes. Just be sure to let it cool first!
3. How to Grill Corn on the Cob
Preparing grilled corn on the cob can be a little more involved, but the delicious result is worth the extra effort. The high heat caramelizes corn’s natural sugars, and the char adds a pleasant smoky element. Follow these steps for cooking corn on the cob on the grill:
Peel back the husks, be careful not to tear them. To remove silks, start at the tip of the cob and work downward, pulling silks off with your fingers. You can also gently scrub with a vegetable brush.If desired: Spread room-temperature butter over the entire surface of the corn. If the butter is melted, it’s harder to make herbs stick to the corn. If desired: Space herbs evenly around the ear (we recommend trying cilantro or basil).
4. How to Roast Corn on the Cob
On a rainy or chilly day, try making corn on the cob in the oven (this chile butter version is especially delicious). You won’t get quite the same smoky flavor as you’d score on the grill, but the results are still tender and sweet. And it only gets better once doctored up with compound butter. Follow these directions for cooking corn on the cob in the oven:
5. How to Cook Corn on the Cob in Your Slow Cooker
Is there anything this trusty appliance can’t do? You can add corn on the cob to the long list of slow cooker dinners, sides, desserts, and other recipes out there because the low-and-slow method is both easy and delicious. Give our Test Kitchen-approved method a go:
6. How to Cook Corn on the Cob in an Electric Pressure Cooker
Love the trendy countertop appliance as much as we do? Then try cooking corn in an Instant Pot. Here’s how to easily cook ears of corn in a pressure cooker or electric multicooker: Just because you’re cooking your corn on the cob doesn’t mean you have to eat it that way. Of course, the most obvious way to remove corn from the cob is to use a knife, but do you know about our other hacks for making this task a little easier (like using a bundt pan)? Whether you want to cook it and eat it now or freeze it for later, be sure to check out our best recipes featuring fresh corn so you can enjoy those golden kernels in different ways all summer long.
