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Butter Poached Sous Vide Corn On The Cob [+VIDEO]

Oct 29, 2019 · 6 Comments

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Sous vide corn on the cob is so intensely corn flavored – I bet you’ve never tasted anything like it! In this tried and true recipe, you’ll learn the best time and temperature for sous vide corn recipes, and how to sous vide corn poached in butter. This recipe makes juicy, tender and creamy corn. And if you like a little char, you can sous vide then grill corn on the cob. Let’s get cooking this easy sous vide vegetable side dish!

preparing sous vide corn on the cob with butter and salt

Did you know: there’s a new version of this recipe available. And it comes with a tasty green sauce. See how to make sous vide sweet corn with cilantro, lime and jalapeno to spice things up!

Sous vide corn on the cob VS. boiled corn on the cob

Why bother putting corn in a vacuum sealed bag and cooking it in hot water with the sous vide machine? Because the corn cooks in a buttery bag, without touching water directly. Which means it’s super juicy, and buttery, while none of the nutrients or flavor are lost to the water. 

Traditional ways of cooking corn, like boiling it in water, takes a ton of the flavor out of sweet corn. If you like your corn super corny, then the sous vide method is your best bet. 

The time and temp for sous vide corn is high and fast, so you’ll probably never bother with any other way to cook them. Once they’re done, top them with a variety of seasonings and flavors.

My favorite way to season sous vide corn on the cob is a Mexican flavor pairing of cracked pepper, cotija cheese, and cilantro.

Other times, I’ll cut it off the corn stalk and use it in Mexican tortellini pasta salad or my make ahead Mexican salad with ranch.

ingredients including fresh corn on the cob, butter, salt

Ingredients for sous vide corn on the cob

It couldn’t get much simpler. All you need is fresh shucked corn, butter, and garlic salt.

fresh corn and butter in a dish

How to sous vide corn on the cob – step by step

Shuck fresh corn. 

butter on corn in sous vide bag

Add corn, butter, and salt to a vacuum seal bag in a flat layer.

vacuum sealed sous vide corn on the cob

What time and temperature to sous vide corn on the cob?

Drop the bag in the sous vide bath at 182ºF for 30 minutes. 

cooking sous vide corn on the cob in a sous vide bath with anova precision cooker

Corn on the cob floats in the sous vide bath, so weigh it down with something that can withstand the heat. In this picture the corn is weighed down with a small cast iron pan. You can also use commercial sous vide weights.

butter poached sous vide corn on the cob

When done, remove the corn from the hot water. Preserve the butter if desired to top on the cooked corn.

Enjoy this tasty sous vide side dish as is or grill sous vide corn on the cob on high heat, rotating a couple times, every 30 to 60 seconds, until grill marks appear. 

Grilling is one of my favorite ways to enjoy sous vide corn with other sous vide dishes for BBQs, like sous vide chicken tenders and sous vide wings. 

So what’s the texture like for sous vide corn on the cob? 

Cooking corn on the cob sous vide should soften the corn, but not so much that it becomes mushy. Instead, corn should be firm but not hard. Don’t leave the corn in the water bath for longer than the recipe calls for. 

 sous vide corn on the cob in a water bath

What if the sous vide corn floats in the sous vide bath?

In my experience, corn on the cob will float even when vacuum sealed. If you’re using a ziplock bag (immersion technique) instead of vacuum sealing the corn, you may have more of an issue with it floating because of the air in the bag. Try clipping the ziplock bag to the edge of the container, and not completely sealing it shut. This will allow extra air in the bag to release while cooking. 

Read more on sous vide cooking with ziploc vs vacuum sealed bags

Another option is to use these handy commercial sous vide weights. If you’re in a pinch, add something heat-safe to the water bath to hold down the corn, like a small cast iron pan. 

butter poached sous vide corn on the cob on a plate with cilantro

What to put on corn on the cob

  • Old Bay (okay, we love Old Bay because we’re from Maryland!)
  • Fresh cracked pepper
  • Garlic butter
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime (“Mexican style” like in my sous vide cookbook)

What to serve with corn on the cob

Other finger foods are perfect for serving with corn on the cob. Or, cut the corn off the cob and mix it with other veggies. Here are a few mains and sides we love with corn on the cob. 

  • Cajun shrimp
  • Sous vide pork chops
  • Sous vide kebabs
  • BBQ or buffalo style wings (like these juicy sous vide wings)
  • Grilled or roasted veg (try my favorite garlic dill carrots) or this simple sous vide asparagus

 sous vide corn recipe in a vacuum sealed bag

How to refrigerate sous vide corn on the cob 

Refrigerate corn on the cob as-is, or cut it off the cob and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Leftover corn on the cob is tasty as a cold side dish. I love adding corn to salads and sous vide pulled pork tacos.

Wine pairings for corn on the cob 

Try a sweet, nutty Australian or Californian Chardonnay to compliment corn on the cob’s natural sweetness.

What if my sous vide corn is overcooked?

Technically, if you stay within the right time and temp, it shouldn’t be overcooked. If you leave it in the sous vide bath too long, however, the proteins in the corn may break down too much. When it comes to corn on the cob less is more, even when cooking it sous vide. There’s no way to go back in time and un-cook the corn on the cob, unfortunately, but maybe you can turn it into corn chowder with a little cream!

Plating tips for sous vide corn on the cob

Take advantage of corn on the cob handles to make eating easier and for a more polished end product. If you don’t have the little handles to stick into the ends of your corn, try using wooden skewers. 

 sous vide corn on the cob on a kitchen counter

 Tasty tips and notes for sous vide style corn on the cob

  • Corn floats in the sous vide bath, so use something to weigh it down like commercial sous vide weights.
  • Plating tips. Plate with other finger foods, like sous vide wings.
  • Serving suggestion. Fresh sous vide corn also tastes great on salads. When it cools, cut the corn off the cob and sprinkle on salads with tomatoes, cheese, and red onions. 

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Let me know when you make sous vide corn on the cob. Be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe. It means so much to hear from Sip Bite Go readers and I love seeing photos of your food! Don’t forget to tag me @sipbitego on Instagram so I can see how the recipe turned out. And sign up for the Sip Bite Go newsletter.

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Butter Poached Sous Vide Corn on the Cob Recipe (Sip Bite Go)

Sous vide corn on the cob is so intensely corn flavored - I bet you've never tasted anything like it! In this tried and true recipe, you'll learn the best time and temperature for sous vide corn, and how to sous vide corn poached in butter. This is “need-a-napkin” juicy, tender and creamy. And if you like a little char, it can be finished on the grill. I usually eat it right out of the vacuum sealed bag - ‘cuz I can’t wait... Let me should you how to make this tasty sous vide vegetable side dish!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, BBQ
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 101 kcal
Author Jenna Passaro

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn shucked
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat sous vide machine to 182ºF.
  2. Vacuum-seal corn, butter, and salt in a flat layer and drop the bag in the sous vide bath at 182ºF for 30 minutes. When done, remove the corn from the hot water. Remove corn from the bag. Preserve the corn butter if desired.
  3. Enjoy as is or grill sous vide corn on the cob on high heat, rotating a couple times, every 30 to 60 seconds, until seared with grill marks.

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Recipe Notes

  • Corn floats in the sous vide bath, so use something to weigh it down like commercial sous vide weights.
  • Plating tips. Plate with other finger foods, like sous vide wings.
  • Serving suggestion. Fresh sous vide corn also tastes great on salads. When it cools, cut the corn off the cob and sprinkle on salads with tomatoes, cheese, and red onions. 
Nutrition Facts
Butter Poached Sous Vide Corn on the Cob Recipe (Sip Bite Go)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 681mg30%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 350IU7%
Calcium 3mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Lisa Huff says

    October 30, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    I would never have thought of making corn this way!! And now I’m starving and want corn so badly…5 stars

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  2. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says

    October 30, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    I’ve never tried corn on the cob this way. Thanks for sharing, it looks easy and delicious!5 stars

    Reply
  3. Denisse Salinas says

    October 30, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    OMG how delicious! Corn on the cob is a favorite and I am seriously intrigued by the sous vide method! I will try this next weekend!5 stars

    Reply
  4. Erica Schwarz says

    October 30, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    Guess I’ll be adding a sous vide bath to my Christmas list! I can totally see how sealing in the flavor would make this corn delicious.5 stars

    Reply
  5. Anjali says

    October 30, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    I’ve always been a bit nervous to try sous vide recipes – but you inspired me with your easy-to-follow recipe and super helpful tips!! Thank you so much!5 stars

    Reply

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