关于此食谱

甜美多汁的玉米棒煮至嫩滑完美，最后加上黄油和盐调味。这是家庭烹饪的黄金标准——简单、可靠，每次都能讨好众人。无论是夏日烧烤的配菜还是平日晚餐的主食，完美烹饪的玉米只需几样基本的食材就能大放异彩。

步骤说明

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with enough cold water to fully submerge all the corn — typically about 4 quarts. Do not add salt (it can toughen the kernels). If using, stir in the sugar and white vinegar, which help enhance sweetness and keep the corn tender.

2. 2

   Shuck the corn: peel back and remove all the outer husks, then rub off any remaining silk strands with your hands or a damp paper towel. Rinse the ears under cold water.

3. 3

   Bring the pot of water to a rolling boil ^[over high heat].

4. 4

   Carefully lower the corn into the boiling water using tongs. Make sure all ears are fully submerged — you can snap ears in half if your pot is small.

5. 5

   Cook the corn for 3–5 minutes for fresh, sweet summer corn, or up to 7 minutes for starchier or older corn. Do not overcook — the kernels should be bright yellow and just tender when pierced with a knife tip. Fresh corn is already tender and needs minimal cooking; you're mostly heating it through.

6. 6

   Use tongs to remove the corn from the water and let it rest for 1 minute so it's cool enough to handle safely.

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   Serve immediately with softened butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Roll the cob directly over a stick of butter on a plate, or use a pastry brush to coat evenly. Eat right away — corn is best hot off the pot.