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    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    May 27, 2019 by Denise Bustard 2 Comments

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    Instant Pot corn on the cob is the fastest and most efficient way to cook your corn! Easy, fast, and perfectly juicy corn each time.

    Friends, if you haven't been cooking your corn in the Instant Pot, you are missing out!! Today's 'recipe' is incredibly simple, but once you try it, you'll never go back.

    close up overhead view of instant pot corn on the cob with butter melting

    Last summer when camping, I tried cooking corn for 10 people. It took 40 minutes for my water to boil (it was super windy) and I burned through a tank of gas for our camp stove!

    I was kicking myself thinking 'why did I not bring my Instant Pot?!'.  Cooking corn in the Instant Pot is so easy, it can be cooked before your water would even boil on the stove.

    Don't forget to pin this post to save it for later!

    Why you need to RUN and make Instant Pot corn on the cob

    • you corn can be cooked through before a pot of water can even come to a boil
    • you don't need to babysit a pot of boiling water
    • your corn ends up perfectly juicy and cooked through each time

    raw corn before making corn on the cob instant pot

    How to cook it

    This is an embarrassingly simple 'recipe'. In fact it's not a recipe, it's a cook time 😉

    1. add 1 cup to the bottom of your Instant Pot (1 ½ if you have an 8 quart)
    2. place trivet over water
    3. place shucked corn on the trivet
    4. pressure cook on high for 2 minutes
    5. release the pressure immediately

    Your Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and 2 minutes to cook, so total time = 12 minutes (approximately). ENJOY!

    overhead view of corn on the cob in the instant pot
    How many ears of corn can I fit in my Instant Pot? As you can see, I fit 5 ears of corn in my 6 quart Instant Pot, but you could probably fit even more in an 8 quart! I would guess you can fit up to 8 in an 8 quart.

    Can I cook corn ahead of time? Yes you can, but it will never taste quite as good as when it is cooked fresh. Cooked corn can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 10-12 months. Ref

    overhead view of instant pot corn on the cob after cooking

    How can I season my corn?

    We like to keep things simple with butter, salt and pepper, but if you want to level up your corn, here are some other ideas for you:

    • Go Greek- sprinkle with this greek seasoning and serve with this super speedy tzatziki
    • Mexican- sprinkle with chili powder, cotija, cilantro and a squeeze of lime
    • Garlic Parmesan- add 2 cloves of garlic to the cooking water, and sprinkle your cooked corn with parmesan cheese
    • Miso Honey Butter- try the Miso Honey Butter from this post and brush it on your corn after cooking
    • Jamaican- sprinkle with Jamaican Jerk Seasoning on the corn and serve with lime wedges

    corn on the cob in the instant pot after cooking with butter melting

    Tips & equipment

    • pictured is my 6 quart Instant Pot but you can also use an 8 quart Instant Pot
    • looking for more basic Instant Pot recipes? Check out this Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash, Instant Pot Chickpeas and Instant Pot Whole Chicken
    overhead shot of a pile of corn cobs with knob of butter and pepper on top
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    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 4
    Instant Pot corn on the cob is the fastest and most efficient way to cook your corn! Easy, fast, and perfectly juicy corn each time.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Cook Time2 mins
    Time to Pressurize10 mins
    Total Time4 mins

    Ingredients

    • 4 ears corn
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Pour 1 cup of water in the base of a 6 quart Instant Pot (1.5 cups for an 8 quart).
    • Place the trivet over the water, and the shucked corn on the trivet.
    • Put the Instant Pot lid on, set the valve to 'sealing' and select 'pressure cook' (or 'manual') for 2 minutes high pressure.
    • Carefully release the pressure immediately when the Instant Pot finishes cooking.
    • Serve the corn immediately.

    Storage

    • Cooked corn can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 10-12 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cob | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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