Bird's Easy Sweet Corn
Delight your taste buds with Bird's Easy Sweet Corn, a simple yet flavorful recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh corn on the cob. Perfect for a quick side dish, this recipe uses just a handful of pantry staples—salt, sugar, and butter—to enhance the corn’s vibrant flavor. The secret lies in boiling the corn in a subtly sweet and salty water bath, ensuring every kernel is tender and delicious. With only 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking, this dish comes together effortlessly. Top it off with a generous brush of melted butter and an optional sprinkle of parsley for a pop of freshness and color. Ideal for barbecues, family meals, or summer gatherings, Bird's Easy Sweet Corn is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn (on the cob)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon optional chopped parsley (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the husks and remove the silk from the sweet corn. Rinse the corn under cool water.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Step 3
Add the sugar and salt to the boiling water, stirring until dissolved.
Step 4
Carefully place the corn ears into the boiling water. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the corn kernels are tender.
Step 5
While the corn is cooking, melt the butter in a small microwave-safe dish or on the stovetop.
Step 6
Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the water using tongs and place it on a serving plate.
Step 7
Brush the melted butter generously over each ear of corn. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt to taste and garnish with chopped parsley for added flavor and color.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bird's Easy Sweet Corn!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (998.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220.8 |
| Total Fat 24.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2392.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.2g | |
| Protein 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 63.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories