I learned this recipe from a shopper in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, when I was young. I have used this for 40 years, and it has never failed to produce the most wonderful corn on the cob.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
78 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir sugar into water to dissolve.
Step 2
Add corn and cover the pot. Turn off heat, leaving the pot on the hot burner.
Step 3
Steep corn in hot water until tender, about 25 minutes.