Learn how to steam corn on the cob, step by step with photos!

Steaming Corn On The Cob

Steaming corn on the cob is pretty easy to do, assuming you have the right tools available. In the following guide, I will be using the Turbo Cooker to steam a couple of ears of corn, but any steaming device will do. Follow along with this simple recipe.

Fresh corn on the cob
For this recipe we will be cooking two ears of corn.
Shucking corn on the cob
Start by shucking the corn
cleaned corn on the cob
Put the corn on the cob into the sink and blast cool water over it if you need help getting all of the silk off.
Turbo cooker boiling water
Prepare the pot you will be steaming your corn on the cob in by adding water and bringing it to a boil.
Turbo cooker steamer rack
Place the clean corn onto the steamer rack (or basket).
Steam corn on the cob
Place the rack (or basket) into the pot...
corn on the cob in the steamer
...and cover with a lid.
turbo cooking corn on the cob
10 minutes with the vent closed cooks the corn in the Turbo Cooker, give it 10-15 minutes if you are using a steamer basket.
how to steam corn on the cob
Remove the corn with tongs, it will be hot!
corn on the cob steamer
You're now ready to dress your corn on the cob however you would like.
Steaming corn on the cob

The method I was brought up on is rubbing my ear of corn back and forth along a stick of butter while rolling it in order to soak the entire ear with delicious, fatty butter....

 

....mmmmmmmmmmm.....

Steamed Corn On The Cob

Then sprinkle with salt and pepper and you're ready to eat!

Make sure you've got some toothpicks handy!

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