Corn on the cob is one of life’s true joys.

Just grab your trusty cast iron skillet and follow the steps below.

Of course, once you’ve cooked your corn on the cob, youcouldjust bite right into it.

cooked corn with salt and butter on a plate

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But cooked corn can also be an ideal complement toplenty of other dishes.

And next, check out the38 Best Grilling Recipes on the Planet.

Be sure to pull off all the pesky silk strands, too.

shucking corn on the cob

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Place as many ears of corn as will fit in one layer in the pan.

It doesn’t take long!

You’ve got the perfect corn on the cob, no grill (or boiling water!)

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A version of this article was originally published in January 2020.

It has been fact-checked, updated, and partially rewritten.

cooked corn on the cob with butter and salt on a plate

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rubbing butter on a cooked corn on the cob

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