can someone tell me how long to cook corn on the cob?

Answer 1

Bring a pot of water to the boil and put in the corn. When the water has come back to the boil set the timer for 5 minutes and reduce the heat so you have a rolling simmer.

Answer 2

If it is fresh corn on the cob...boil the water and then put the corn on the cob in the water for no more than 4 minutes. It stays nice and crisp and will be cooked to perfection! Sounds yummy!

Answer 3

Bring water to boil first. Drop in corn on cob and bring back to boil.Boil until milk in kernels sets, about 3 to 4 minutes. To check if milk is set puncture kernel with thumb nail.....if no milky fluid runs out the corn is cooked. Never cook corn on the cob over 4 minutes.
I add sugar to my cooking water....about a tabelspoon.
A neat way to butter corn is to spread butter on a slice of bread and then rub over the cob....sprinkle with salt.....yummy!!!

Answer 4

I have my best results steaming the corn. Place in a pot big enough to get a tight fitting lid, add about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly, and bring to a boil. When you see the steam begin to come out, time the corn for 8 minutes (any quantitiy....same thing). Perfect every time!

Answer 5

HOW TO PREPARE CORN ON THE COB FOR COOKING

Our preferred method to prepare corn on the cob for cooking is to carefully peel back the husk & remove the silk. Gently fold the husk back to cover the ear & tie with a cotton string. Place your corn in a large pot full of ice & cold water. From time to time add some more ice. Prepare this a couple hour before you are going to cook the corn.

You can omit the cold water bath & just remove the husk & silk just and cook it, but trust me, it will not taste as crisp & fresh.

METHOD OF COOKING

TO BOIL

Remove the husk & silk, place corn in a large pot, cover with water, boil covered for 3-5 minutes. This is probably the best way for making a quick dinner especially if you are cooking a lot of corn. Not a bad way to cook corn as long as you don't over cook. Corn should still be a crisp. For sweet corn add 1 Tbsp sugar (or more) to the water.

TO STEAM

Remove the husk & silk, steam covered 8-10 minutes.

TO MICROWAVE

Leave husk on (silk removed) & microwave on high, in a microwave safe dish, covered, 3-4 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes in the microwave. (1 ear)

Husk & silk removed, buttered, in a microwave dish, covered, 4-6 minutes, let stand 3 minutes in the microwave. (2 ears)

To cook 4 ears use the same procedure as above & cook 10-12 minutes, standing 3 minutes.

GRILLED

Husk & silk removed, wrapped in foil or placed in a foil pack, grill over medium coals 15-20 minutes turning a couple times.

BEST In the husk, silk removed, using a medium-high heat place on the grill & cook turning often until the husk is lightly browned on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.

ROASTED

Husk & silk removed, buttered & wrapped in foil. Bake at 375 F for 30 minutes. Can be baked along with potatoes or your roast.

THE BEST PART...EATING CORN ON THE COB

One of the best part of eating corn on the cob is when the family is sitting at the table, mom would butter a slice of bread, turn her corn in the bread, & pass the bread so each of us could "butter" the corn. The youngest is always last but also has the most fun, they get to eat the bread

Answer 6

Bring a pot of water to a boil. add the corn, and boil it for about 5 minutes or so.
When it is done, place on a plate and let it set for two minutes. Then add some butter and pepper to it and eat. Never add any salt to it, because it already has some built in.

Answer 7

Bring the pot to a full boil, drop in the corn. When it returns to a boil, about 5 minutes after that it is done! YEAH.

Answer 8

My friend is a chef. He just got in from work. I asked him how long to cook corn on the cob and he said "Til it's done"!

Answer 9

The Better Homes and Gardens cookbook says 8 minutes.

Answer 10

Get the water boiling rapidly and drop it in for 6-8 minutes.