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How To Boil Corn On The Cob

Wondering how long to boil corn on the cob? We’ve got you covered with this classic boiled corn on the cob recipe. Serve hot with lots of butter and salt.

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After trying so many various ways of cooking corn on the cob, I came to the conclusion that my favorite way is boiled corn on the cob.

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Before talking about how long to boil corn on the cob, I want to talk about how to choose corn on the cob.

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How To Choose The Best Corn On The Cob

1. The best corn on the cob is the freshest corn on the cob. Try to purchase from farm stands or farmers markets when possible since it was most likely picked recently. 2. Go for the corn with bright green husks that are tightly wrapped around the cob. 3. Choose the ones with stems that are still moist. 4. The corn tassels should be silky, sticky and moist. 5. Check for wormholes, worms, and bugs. 6. If possible, peel back the tops of the husks to check the tip of the corn cob.

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How To Boil Corn On The Cob

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Step One:  

Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks. If you hate peeling corn on the cob, trying grilling it with the husks instead.

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Step Two:

Fill a large stock pot or dutch oven about half full with water. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Add the peeled corn on the cob.

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Step Three:

Cover and return to a boil.

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Cook for 5-7 minutes.  

Cover and return to a boil.

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Step Four:

Remove the corn on the cob from the hot water and place on a platter.  

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Step Five:

Peel an inch or two of the paper off of one end of a cold stick of butter.

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Step Six:

Hold onto the paper covered end of the stick of butter and use it to easily butter the corn on the cob.

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Step Seven:

And don’t forget to sprinkle it with salt.

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Step Seven:

And don’t forget to sprinkle it with salt.

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How Long To Boil Corn On The Cob

The one thing I forget and have to figure out each corn season is how long to boil corn on the cob.

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The most important thing is that you don’t overcook it because then it gets mushy. The fresher the corn on the cob, the less time it takes to cook. Once you return the water to a boil, it takes about 5-7 minutes for the corn on the cob to get hot and tender.