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saltwater corn on the cob
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Saltwater Corn on the Cob

Easy saltwater corn on the cob with melted butter. Whether you make it on a bonfire or hob this easy side tastes incredible!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 - 10 servings
Calories: 118kcal

Ingredients

for over a bonfire

  • 5-10 corns on the cob in husks
  • sea water or- water and later add 1-2 TBS of salt
  • for over a stove top
  • 5-10 corns on the cob fully shucked and clean
  • large stock pot of water
  • 1-2 Tablespoon sea salt

topping:

  • 1 tall tin can like the "family size" soup cans
  • 2-4 cubes 1-2 cups of butter

Instructions

For over bonfire

  • .Bring water to boil, salt (if not sea water) and add corn, in their husks, to the pot. boil for 10 minutes.
  • melt butter over fire in can
  • retrieve corn from water, pull back husks. Do not rip off, instead holding by the husks dip into butter.

For over stove top

  • when water boils, add salt. then add corn.
  • boil for 10 minutes
  • butter and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1449mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Iron: 0.5mg