Learn how long to boil corn so that it is tender, sweet, and perfectly cooked every single time you make it! Not only will I let you know exactly how long to boil your corn, but I'll show you the best way to do it, too! With this guide, you'll have juicy and delicious corn on the cob in just a few minutes!
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Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, you can remove the husks from your 4-8 ears corn if you haven't already.
Once boiling, add all of your ears of corn and make sure they are fully submerged. Then, return the water to a boil.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn has turned bright yellow and tender (about 3-5 minutes).
Drain the water and serve your corn immediately with some butter and salt
Notes
Nutritional information is calculated for 4 ears of corn only.
If your corn was refrigerated, let it come to room temperature before cooking (this helps it to cook quickly and evenly).
You can boil frozen corn without defrosting it first, but it will take closer to 5-8 minutes to cook.
Don't add any salt to the water because it can cause the corn to become tough. Instead, serve your corn with salt on the side.
To store: Wrap your ears of corn in aluminum foil and then place them into a sealed container. Keep them stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Reheat your boiled corn either in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes.