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Freshly steamed corn on the cob in a dutch oven with butter and chopped parsley.
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Steamed Corn on the Cob

Fresh and delicious, Steamed Corn on the Cob in your Dutch oven is a simple recipe using simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 5 quart Dutch Oven
  • Steamer basket or Trivet

Ingredients

  • 8 ears corn on the cob husks and silks removed.
  • ½ teaspoon salt +/- to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper +/- to taste
  • 1 cups water
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a trivet or steamer basket into a Dutch oven.
  • Remove husks and silks from corn.
  • Season each cob with some salt and pepper and place in the Dutch oven.
  • Add the water, place the lid, and steam in the oven for 45-60 minutes.

Notes

Cooking Notes:
The cooking time will depend on how large and thick the cob and kernels are. Serve with optional toppings like butter, chopped parsley, along with more salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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