How long do you let the corn boil to get a really tender kernel?
2007-09-03 02:06:31 · 10 answers · asked by Corina 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
no longer than 12 minutes it will get tuff.
2007-09-03 02:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by Gladys C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring water in big kettle (enough to cover the corn) to a boil. Add ears of corn and bring to a boil again. Then start to time it and boil for 6-7 minutes. the secret to tender kernels is more the corn you start with. It shouldn't be overly mature. Hard to describe in words and is somewhat a personal preference The "two toned" varieties tend to be very tender. One is called "peaches and cream".
2007-09-03 09:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by hywayview 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put ear(s) of corn into rapidly boiling water, making sure there is enough water to completely cover the ears. Boil for 7/8 minutes and enjoy perfectly tender ears of corn!
2007-09-03 09:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by prprpls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is still very tender 6 minutes in boiling water, otherwise if the corn is older,10 minutes at the longest.
2007-09-03 10:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Sebastian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn on the cob is much like an egg in a way.
The longer they cook, (boil) the harder they get.
I have an easy way with that though.
Put whole cobs in a plastic bag and fold over, placing them bag and all in a microwave.
On high, let them microwave for one minute per corn cob.
3 cobs=3 minutes
Soon you will have the best corn on the cob you have ever tasted
2007-09-03 10:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't boiled corn in over 10 years - I always fix on the grill right along with my meat. Just clean & wash corn, then spread with butter or herb butter, wrap in foil & grill til the foil starts to turn a copper color - turning often with tongs.....
If you are going to boil instead of grill, I would think about 10 minutes at the top - you don't want it mushy, but with a little life still in the corn......
2007-09-03 09:20:20 · answer #6 · answered by sandypaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
another option - clean the silks from the corn, but don't remove the husks. Fold back up the husks after cleaning and soak in a pot of water for 30 minutes. Place corn on hot BBQ grill and close the lid. Corn will steam itself on the grill for about 20 minutes and become a bright yellow (and/or white depending on your corn).
Remove from grill, remove the husks (husks should be charred). Brush corn with a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, and splash of lemon juice and thyme. Place on grill for a quick minute or two, then serve....YUM!!
2007-09-03 10:12:55 · answer #7 · answered by Yankees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I no longer boil corn, I microwave with the husks on and it turns out perfect every time. It's easier to remove husk and silks, taste fresher and is so good. Try microwaving for about 2 min. per ear, can microwave more at the same time, but adjust cooking time. If they are not cooked thoroughly increase time.
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2007-09-04 10:04:49 · answer #8 · answered by gatita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it real mealty, steam it to cook it just enough to cook it. (10 minutes or so.) To steam it, just put the corn in a pot with a litle bit of water. It will cook much faster that way and it won;t lose all of its flavor that way. Then soak it in warm butter and butter milk for an hour or so.It will soften up that way
2007-09-03 09:20:01 · answer #9 · answered by billyandgaby 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
8-10 minutes simmering after it comes to a boil.
2007-09-03 09:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by VW LuLu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋