How long are you too,boil fresh corn?

Question

Corn on the cob.

Answer 1

The best way to boil corn is: *remove the husk and all the silk you can get off *put the corn cobs into a VERY large pot of COLD water * add 1/2 cup of SUGAR (that's right, sugar, not salt!) for every 4 cobs *bring to boil and let boil for about 6 to 8 minutes *then turn off heat and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid on *enjoy!!!! If you don't want the sugar, just leave it out...

Answer 2

Option #1: This method works best when cooking large amounts of corn. Place shucked corn into a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of sugar to keep corn sweet and tender. Bring pot to a boil. When water comes to a rapid boil, the corn is done.

Option #2: This method works best when cooking smaller amounts of corn. Place water and a dash of sugar into a deep skillet. Bring the water to a boil. Place shucked corn into saucepan - the corn does not have to be completely covered with water. Cook corn from 5 to 7 minutes, depending on desired tenderness.

Answer 3

seems to me it depends on your taste if you like it crisp the you boil it less if you like it soft you boil it longer here is what i found.
Three widely used methods for cooking corn each have their merits.

The quickest method is microwave. Two minutes on high, turning halfway through, and one ear is ready for eating. (Multiple ears require more time, double or triple for two or three ears.) If you've got a corn-loving kid, this is a great snack. Let the corn sit for a few minutes to avoid biting into hot spots.

The biggest decision is how to wrap the ear. It can be cooked in its husk, which is removed along with the silks before eating. (The silky threads come off easier after corn is cooked.) Or, shuck the corn, then wrap in plastic or wax paper.

The simplest method is boiling. Start with cold or boiling water. (Some detractors say leaving corn waiting for cold water to heat makes it soggy. I've not noticed the difference.) Once the water, salted or sugared if you'd like, is boiling, your corn will be ready in 5 to 7 minutes. Don't crowd the pan; use about 4 quarts of water for 8 ears.

Should silk and husk be removed?

Husks and the corn silk should be removed right before you cook it. Even if you intend to cook the corn on the grill or roast it in its husk, you still need to remove the corn silk.

How should corn be prepared for grilling?

Pull the husks down, but do not remove the husk off of the stem. Remove the silk and rewrap the husk using a tie to hold the top together. Soak husked corn in water for ten minutes. Then roast for fifteen minutes.

How long should I boil corn?

Remove the husk and silk from the corn. Drop the shucked ears in a large pot of rapidly boiling water. Cook for three to five minutes and serve immediately.

Answer 4

Until the corn is tender, depends on how many you are boiling, so just use a fork and keep checking til the corn gets soft.

Answer 5

It takes about 20 minutes I have the water boiling before I put the corn in. When I can put a fork through it I take it off and put it under cold water.That sounds good.

Answer 6

Some corn can take up to 20 minutes to get tender. My neighbor boils his in salted milk & it tastes wunderbar. He's German!

Answer 7

once the water boils, set your timer for 1 min and then turn off the heat. let the corn sit in the water for another 2 min and voila!

yum!

Answer 8

until you can see the water bubbling away, then its time to take the cob out of the water.

Answer 9

Probably just a minute after it starts boilin'

Answer 10

About nine minutes