Learn the best ways to make corn on the cob to keep your seasonal menu fresh and exciting.

While it’s often overlooked as asummer side, the humble corn on the cob is incredibly versatile.

How to Boil Corn on the Cob

Prefer to leave the husks on?

Boiled-in-the-Husk Corn on the Cob

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Try this recipe forboiled-in-the-husk corn on the cob.

The high heat caramelizes corn’s natural sugars, and the char adds a pleasant smoky element.

And it only gets better once doctored up with compound butter.

Grilled Corn with Smoky Lime Butter

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Then try cooking corn in an Instant Pot.

Here’s the basic how-to.

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

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