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Home » Recipes » Vegetables and Side Dishes

Steamed Corn on the Cob

Published: Jul 4, 2022 · Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 23 Comments

Made in the pressure cooker, this is the best way to make perfect corn every time!
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Instant Pot Corn on the cob takes just minutes! Learn how to cook sweet juicy corn on the cob in your pressure cooker. No need to get a steamer basket or special accessories either! Just follow this easy step-by-step guide!

Next time try Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe - it's so yummy and easy to make!

A pile of fresh sweet corn topped with butter. Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Pressure cooker corn on the cob.
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  • Why you'll love this recipe 
  • Ingredients
  • Instant pot instructions
  • Stove top instructions
  • Grilling corn on the cob
  • Grilled corn with husk
  • Equipment
  • FAQ's
  • Things to know
  • Variations
  • Related recipes
  • More of our favorite instant pot recipes
  • Serving suggestions
  • Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Why you'll love this recipe 

✔️ easy!

✔️ delicious!

✔️ This will be your favorite way to make sweet summer corn on the cob, perfect corn every time!

Hot, steamed corn. Melty butter, do vegetables get any better than this?

Ingredients

Only two simple ingredients! For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • fresh corn on the cob
  • water

Instant pot instructions

Corn stacked in the pressure cooker ready to be cooked. This method is an Instant Pot Corn on the Cob recipe.
You'll love this easy side dish!

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. start by shucking the corn and removing all of the corn silk.
  2. add the steam rack to the bottom of the pot.
  3. pour in two cups of water.
  4. Place up to six individual ears of corn cobs on top of the trivet in rows of three in a criss-cross pattern (see below).
  5. close and lock the electric pressure cooker.
  6. set on steam, high pressure and set the timer for two minutes.
  7. quick release at the end, enjoy the perfectly cooked corn!

Stove top instructions

  1. Bring a large stock pot of water to boil on the stove top.
  2. Add the ears of corn.
  3. Boil corn for ten minutes.

Grilling corn on the cob

  1. Shuck the corn and remove all of the silk.
  2. Place the corn on a large piece of aluminum foil. Dot with butter and drizzle a little water on top.
  3. Wrap the ears in foil and place them right on the grill. Turn the foil packet occasionally. Grill until tender, 15-20 minutes.

Grilled corn with husk

  1. Another method is to soak the corn - husk, silk and all for about 30 minutes then place them directly on the hot grill.
  2. Grill until tender, turning ever 3-5 minutes to avoid burning the corn. This will also help the corn cook evenly. It will take 15-20 minutes.
  3. or... shuck the corn, soak in water and place it directly on the grill turning often. This will get you great char on the corn, just watch it carefully as it can easily burn.

Equipment

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FAQ's

Can you pressure cook corn on the cob?

Yes, pressure cooking corn on the cob is an excellent way to steam corn.

How long does it take to cook Corn on the Cob in Pressure Cooker?

It only takes two minutes to cook corn on the cob in the instant pot.

How many ears of corn can you cook at a time?

That will depend on the size of your pressure cooker. My Instant Pot is a six quart and will easily fit six ears of corn.

Can you use this method for frozen corn?

Absolutely, you steam frozen corn in the instant pot! Set the time to 4 minutes and cook on manual, high pressure. Quick release at the end.

An ear of corn being placed into the Instant Pot for Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Things to know

The Instant Pot is a perfect way to cook corn on the cob!

I've cooked as many as 6 ears of corn at a time and as few as two. There is no difference in the steps or cooking time.

This method works for up to six ears of corn. (I would have cooked more just to check it out, but six ears is all I can fit in my Instant Pot).

A white platter filled with corn cooked in a pressure cooker.
Tender corn using the instant pot method.

Variations

Turn this into Mexican sweet corn, but adding a little butter and sprinkling the corn with cotija cheese, sour cream and diced cilantro or toppings of your choice.

Use this to make Corn Salad - so delicious!

Related recipes

I have several soups with corn on the blog and I'd love for you to try them!

  • Turkey Chowder with Corn
  • Easy Taco Soup
  • Creamy Corn Chowder
  • Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup
  • 30 Minute Potato Corn Chowder

More of our favorite instant pot recipes

  • Pressure Cooker Baby Back Ribs - super tender every time!
  • Southern Style Instant Pot Green Beans - these are super yummy and loaded with bacon!
  • Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes - fluffy baked potatoes, what could be better than that?!!

Serving suggestions

Sweet corn and bbq go together like peas and carrot's wouldn't you agree? So let's serve up an amazing meal!

  • Start with this BBQ Tri Tip Recipe or Grilled Honey Glazed Chicken - yum!
  • Be sure to make a big bowl of Mom's recipe for Deviled Egg Potato Salad, my personal favorite!
  • Finish the meal with this light Mexican Fruit Salad - so delicious and so fresh!

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Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Made in the pressure cooker, this is the best way to make perfect corn every time!
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Come to pressure10 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Vegetables and Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 6 ears of corn
  • 2 cups water

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Instructions

  • Shucking the corn and be sure to remove all of the silk.
  • Place the stainless steel pot in the pressure cooker, add the steam rack/trivet to the bottom of the vessel.
  • Pour in two cups of water. Add the corn in rows of three in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Close and lock the pressure cooker, set on steam and set the timer for two minutes.
  • When the time is up, turn off the pressure cooker and do a quick release.
  • Use tongs to remove the corn. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can cook 2 to 6 ears of corn at a time in your pressure cooker. There is no difference in the steps or time for cooking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Step-by-step instructions to make sweet corn in the pressure cooker. You'll love how easy this recipe is!

You know what time of year it is don't you? Yup! If you've been following the blog, you know that Fresno State starts selling sweet corn, right about now! Usually I do a live feed from Gibson Market, but not this year because... I had eye surgery that day.

I've been whining about that for a while, right? Seriously I'm so over the whole eye thing! 😀

If you haven't heard this story before then let me share just a bit! The Fresno State Ag Department is known for their sweet corn. People drive from San Francisco down to Fresno and from as far south as Los Angeles to stand in line for hours to be the first to get corn on the cob.

Yes, you read that right, hours!

The most I've stood in line has been 3 hours. That was the first year I moved to Fresno. I remember thinking I'm sure Dan is joking, it can't be that bad right?

So I sauntered out there about 8:30 and ended up not getting into the market until almost noon!

Met some nice people, so that was great. I stuck it out just to see what all the fuss was about.

And I've been back ever since! Waiting in line is totally worth it!

So though I didn't get the first ears this year, we are still feasting on corn. It's that sweet and that good!

Summer in Fresno is HOT! We've topped triple digits several times just in the last week. We're rounding out June, with the heat of the summer coming on in full force the last thing I want to do is boil water on the stove.

First published: June 6, 2018, Last updated May 19, 2022, improving instructions and readability.

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Comments

  1. Lois

    July 10, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    I fixed my corn in the IP this evening and it was wonderful and so easy. Now this is going to be how I always do it.

    Reply
  2. Madi

    July 02, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Making corn on the cob in an instant pot is a brilliant idea! I'll have to give it a try!

    Reply
  3. Ashlyn

    July 01, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    5 stars
    I just love the Instant Pot, and I this is another awesome way that I have never thought to to use it! I haven't tried the steam function on it yet, so this will be my first try with it! I love corn on the cob, can't wait for this one!

    Reply
  4. michele

    July 01, 2018 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    Our house gets so hot during the summers I hate boiling the water but we love corn on the cob! The instant pot method is such a heat saver! Great idea!~

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 01, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Same here Michele, the temps have been in the 100's for the past week. It's nice to be able to enjoy some great sweet corn without feeling guilty with all the steam. Might seem like a little thing but when the weather is so hot it can really change how you do things. Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Sandra Shaffer

    June 30, 2018 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    Ok, next time you stand in line pick me up some and my three hour drive to Fresno will be a wash...kind of 😉 It sure doesn't get any easier when you use an Instant Pot to cook corn! Delicious and super easy!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 01, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Haha! Good news is, only the first few days is there a terrible line! Now I'm breezing in & out grabbing these golden bites!

      Reply
  6. Liza

    June 29, 2018 at 1:17 am

    5 stars
    Corn is my kids favorite veg, but it takes awhile to cook- but this recipe is a perfect solution!!!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 01, 2018 at 8:16 am

      I love my Instant Pot Liza, if you don't have one they really are worth the investment!

      Reply
  7. Brian Jones

    June 27, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    5 stars
    Corn is so gloriously and insanely sweet when freshly harvested, we are fortunate to be surrounded by thousands of hectares of the stuff. Picked straight from the plant it is just magic!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 28, 2018 at 8:19 am

      I agree, picked fresh is the BEST way to enjoy sweet corn!

      Reply
  8. Jillian

    June 27, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, 3 hours for corn on the cob?! I do love me some good corn on the cob so I may have to take a trip to Fresno!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 28, 2018 at 8:18 am

      Yup! I know you're thinking.... what the heck? It better be good right?!!! 😀 Yes - this corn is definitely worth a road trip!

      Reply
  9. Tisha

    June 27, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    I'm obsessed with the Instant Pot!!! Love this idea!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 28, 2018 at 8:17 am

      Thank you Tisha, I hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  10. Sondria Harp

    June 27, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love corn and I have to agree that you don't want to cook anything in the middle of summer. This is another great reason to get an Insta-Pot.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 28, 2018 at 8:19 am

      Yes!! You definitely need to get one, I have so enjoyed this piece of equipment!

      Reply
  11. Tina Jui

    June 27, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love corn on the cob! Your post is really making me hungry. Enjoy the season!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 27, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you Tina!!

      Reply

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