Your backyard barbecue isn’t complete until you have a made a fresh batch of easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob! I love that you don’t have to watch a big pot of water, just waiting to boil corn. You can relax as it cooks or spend your time making the rest of your main course. You’re about to learn the easiest way to prepare sweet summer perfect corn!
This sweet corn on the cob recipe comes out tender every time we pressure cook it and it’s so easy! Once it’s done, smear each ear of corn with butter, a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and maybe even a little parmesan cheese for a simple and delicious side dish.
This method for cooking fresh corn is a seriously easy instant pot recipe. Most of you probably have the trivet that comes with the Instant Pot, that’s what I use. If you have a steamer basket you can use that with the inner pot instead. Both work great for pressure cooker corn! We pare this perfect side dish with some of our other favorite BBQ dishes like Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Orange and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham or our favorite Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast.
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🌽 Ingredients:
- Corn – choose fresh corn on the cob, still in husks, from the grocery store or farmer’s market
- Cold water
For a full list of ingredients and their measurements, 📋 please view my printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Equipment Needed: 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, trivet or a steaming basket
Substitutions and Variations
- Other ideas for garnishes: Butter, Coarse salt, freshly cracked black pepper, parmesan cheese, “Everything but the Eliote” seasoning, chili powder, and/or fresh herbs
🔪 Instructions:
PREP: Husk the corn, removing all the outer leave and silk strings. Rinse the corn. Break the cob as close to the base of the ear as possible.
Step 1: Place the trivet or steamer basket in the bottom of the pot. Add the ears of corn, making sure the cobs fit well within the pot and that the lid will secure closed.
Step 2: Add water to the pot. Lock the lid in place and turn the venting knob to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then quick release. Take care to keep hands away from the remaining steam as it exits.
GARNISH/SLICE/SERVE: Serve warm and covered in all your favorite spices and herbs!
Fun Fact
The corncob (ear) is actually part of the corn plant’s flower.
- Be sure to remove the husks before steaming the corn.
- If the ears are too big for the pot, cut them in half.
- This recipe was made with a 6-quart Instant Pot, but if you have a larger model you can cook more corn. Just don’t exceed the max line on the pot.
- Cooking in batches? Keep the cooked corn in the oven on low, covered with aluminum foil, while you wait for the others to finish.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Put the frozen corn cobs on top of the trivet. Add a cup of water and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Quickly release the pressure once it’s done, and you are ready to serve.
If you have a ton of corn leftover, don’t throw it out! Cut the kernels off the sweet summer corn and use them for corn salad, burrito bowls, dips, or Mexican casseroles. To store, cover corn with plastic wrap place in a lidded bowl, or toss in a plastic bag or airtight container.
You can also keep the cobs whole and turn them into Mexican Street Corn, which is a winner around here! Slice the leftover corn from the cobb and use it to make old-fashioned creamed corn!
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Equipment
- 6-Quart or Larger Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Insert or Steaming Basket
Ingredients
- 4 Ears of corn shucked
- 1 ½ Cups of Water
Instructions
- Put the trivet or steaming basket inside the Instant Pot and place the shucked ears of corn on top.
- Pour in the water and secure lid. Switch the valve to the sealing position.
- Cook on high pressure/manual for 2 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. Then switch the valve to the venting position for the remaining pressure.
- Transfer the corn to a serving platter and enjoy!
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