Learn how to cook sweet juicy corn on the cob ready in minutes! No need to get a steamer basket or special accessories either. Follow this easy step-by-step guide and you’ll be making Instant Pot Corn on the Cob without heating up your whole house!
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.
Hot, steamed corn. Melty butter, do vegetables get any better than this?
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 n 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.
The Instant Pot is a perfect way to cook corn on the cob!
Shuck the corn and place it in the Instant Pot
How long does it take to cook Instant Pot Corn on the Cob?
Only two minutes set on steam with a quick release at the end.
How many ears of corn can you cook at a time in your pressure cooker?
That will depend on the size of your pressure cooker. My Instant Pot is a six quart and easily fit six ears of corn.
Steps to make Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- start by shucking the corn and removing all of the silk.
- add the steam rack to the bottom of the stainless steel pot
- pour in two cups of water
- add the corn in rows of three in a criss-cross pattern (see below)
- close and lock the pressure cooker
- set on steam and set the timer for two minutes
- quick release at the end
See the ears peaking out underneath the top layer? That’s what I mean by criss-crossing the layers
If you look on the right side of the picture above you can see the bottom layer just peaking out. I’ve found if you cross-cross the corn you can fit more in this way. Additionally the air vents more freely and all of the corn cooks evenly.
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 time for cooking. 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.
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How do you cook corn on the stove?
- If you don’t have a pressure cooker, that’s not a problem. You can boil the corn on the stove. Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove top. Add the ears of corn and boil for ten minutes.
How do you cook corn on the cob on the grill?
- After shucking the corn and removing all of the silk, place the corn on a large piece of aluminum foil. Dot with butter and drizzle a little water on top. Wrap the ears in foil and place them right on the grill. Turn the foil packet occasionally. Grill until tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Another method is to soak the corn – husk, silk and all for about 30 minutes then place them directly on the hot grill. Grill until tender, turning ever 3-5 minutes to avoid burning the corn. This will also help the corn cook evenly.
- 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.
I haven’t tried this method, but there are many pressure cooker corn on the cob recipes that add milk and butter like this recipe for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob with Milk. Adding butter and milk helps infuse the corn with additional flavor!
Sweet corn is the perfect summer treat, wouldn’t you agree?
I love this totally hands off method of cooking corn on the cob in a pressure cooker.
And just because I love sweet corn SO MUCH, I want to share with you more of my favorite recipes for corn on the cob!
- Mexican Sweet Corn – think sweet corn gets all doll’d up! 😀
- Fresh Chili Lime Sweet Corn – perfect for your next barbecue!
- Grilled Mexican Corn – corn grilled to perfection and tossed in cilantro, butter and lime!
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What’s your favorite method to cook corn on the cob? Be sure to comment below, I’d love to hear from you!
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Sweet, juicy corn on the cob ready in minutes! No need to get a steamer basket or special accessories either. Follow this easy step-by-step guide to make Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.
Ingredients
- 6 ears of corn
- 2 cups water
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 perform a quick release.
I love corn on the cob! Your post is really making me hungry. Enjoy the season!
Thank you Tina!!
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.
Yes!! You definitely need to get one, I have so enjoyed this piece of equipment!
I’m obsessed with the Instant Pot!!! Love this idea!
Thank you Tisha, I hope you give it a try!
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!
Yup! I know you’re thinking…. what the heck? It better be good right?!!! 😀 Yes – this corn is definitely worth a road trip!
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!
I agree, picked fresh is the BEST way to enjoy sweet corn!
Corn is my kids favorite veg, but it takes awhile to cook- but this recipe is a perfect solution!!!! Thank you!!!
I love my Instant Pot Liza, if you don’t have one they really are worth the investment!
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!
Haha! Good news is, only the first few days is there a terrible line! Now I’m breezing in & out grabbing these golden bites!
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!~
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!
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!
Making corn on the cob in an instant pot is a brilliant idea! I’ll have to give it a try!
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.