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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob Recipe

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This Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy perfectly cooked sweet corn. With minimal ingredients and just a few minutes of pressure cooking, you can have tender, juicy corn ready to serve, whether you leave the husks on or remove them. Ideal for a fast side dish, this method locks in flavor and maintains the natural sweetness and texture of the corn.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn on the cob (or as many as will fit in your Instant Pot)
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Corn: You may cook the corn with the husks on or off. If leaving husks on, trim approximately 1 inch from both ends of each ear. This helps the steam penetrate and cooks the corn evenly.
  2. Add Water and Trivet: Pour 1 cup of cold water into the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place the metal trivet or steamer basket inside to keep the corn elevated above the water.
  3. Arrange Corn: Lay the ears of corn on top of the trivet inside the pot, alternating directions if stacking multiple layers, ensuring even cooking.
  4. Seal and Set Instant Pot: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ function and set the cooking time to high pressure for 2 minutes. The pot will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure before the timer counts down.
  5. Release Pressure: When the cooking cycle is finished, perform a quick release by carefully turning the steam release valve to venting, preferably using a kitchen towel to protect your hand from the steam. Wait for the pressure pin to drop before opening the lid.
  6. Serve: Using kitchen tongs, carefully remove the corn and place it onto serving plates. Serve immediately with butter, salt, black pepper, or fresh herbs as desired for extra flavor.

Notes

  • You can leave the corn husks on while cooking for a more natural steaming effect, or remove them for direct exposure to steam and a cleaner final presentation.
  • Be cautious with the hot steam during the quick release – use a towel or oven mitt to protect your hands.
  • If your Instant Pot is smaller or larger, adjust the quantity of corn accordingly to ensure they fit comfortably on the trivet without overcrowding.
  • Cooking time is very short because the corn cooks during the pressure build-up phase as well as the actual cooking time.
  • Leftover corn can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes (including pressure build time)
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/instant-pot-corn-on-the-cob-recipe/