hoe can you tell if corn on the cob is done when you cook it?

Answer 1

MJ -- person # 1 -- answers your question quite adequately. Bama kath -- # 5 -- explains quite correctly why it only needs warming. How you get there is to boil water adequate enough to cove all your ears of corn (with the corn in it) and when it reaches a boil turn it off and take out the corn 15-18 minutes later.

Answer 2

Corn on the cob only needs to be cooked 3 minutes. Do not over cook!!
Never ever cook corn over 3 minutes. I have my water boiling when i bring my fresh corn in from the garden, drop in it and when the water comes back to a boil i time it and then remove from the water or it will over cook.
I also add a bit of sugar to the pot...not necessary but that how i do it.

Answer 3

I just go by a standard recipe.
Boil a large pot of water with lots of salt in it.
Drop in corn. Boil 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, and leave the corn covered for at least 20 minutes.

It's usually still good after an hour.

Answer 4

I cook mine for 45 minutes depending on how many ears are in the pot. Never put salt in the pot while cooking, it makes it tough. When you can easily poke a kernel with a fork and the fork comes right out, your corn is done. I've been cooking food for 35 years.

Answer 5

Corn does not really have to be cooked, only warmed. If you cook it in water, do not boil it. You only need to simmer it until heated through. Corn cut off the cob can be thrown into salads without even cooking it. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Here's what I do:

Place corn in a pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil. Remove from the pan - it's done as soon as the water boils.

Answer 7

I usually boil it for 10 minutes. It is usually tender even before cooked so it is just heating it up.

Answer 8

It is firm but not wrinkled and mushy when removed from the water. If you can easily poke a kernel with a fork, it is done.

Answer 9

20 minutes - rolling boil. It's done!

Answer 10

when the butter melts