How long do I need to boil fresh corn on the cob?

Question

How long do I need to boil fresh corn on the cob?

Answer 1

I asked my mom and she said 5 minutes or less

Also she said add a teaspoon of sugar while boiling because it will bring out the sweet taste in the corn

Hope this helped=]

Answer 2

Most people over boil their corn and it gets water logged.  I prefer my corn on the cobb left in the husk and microwaved, approximately 6 minutes for 4 ears.  I remove the silk and pull the husk up over the ears.  This creates steam and allows the corn to retain its wonderful fresh flavor.  I also like to grill my corn and then serve it with a chili lime butter.

Answer 3

I boil it like crazy for an hour...and adding sugar is a good idea.

Answer 4

I boil mine covered for about 5 minutes, but my brother likes his cooked for about 10.  I think mine tastes better because it doesn't release the starch at that point.

Love corn on the cob!

Answer 5

I usually let it come to a boil then add a tsp. of salt and start timing it for 8 min. Once it boils for 8 minutes, i turn off the stove and let it sit in the hot water till i'm ready to serve it. That way it stays hot and lets the salt get into the corn. Add some butter and black pepper and i have a meal......YUMMMMM!!!!!

krystan

Answer 6

Heres what we do and ours is perfect

1 stock pot of water half full of cold water

6-10 ears of shucked corn all silk removed

1 tsp salt in water

Bring to a hard boil, add your corn, cover and turn the stove off and let cook/steam in the pot for 5 mins. You know its done when the kernals change color buy getting a darker golden yellow or a brighter white for a candysweet corn.

Use your fav condiments and enjoy

Simple right

Answer 7

5 Min or less!!!!!

Answer 8

I cook corn on the cob for about 20 minutes at least.  It needs to be tender when you poke with a fork.