1 Resist the temptation to let the corn sit in the boiling water for a while. This will result in overcooked corn. You want your corn on the cob to be crisp and tender, not soft and mushy.  Allow the corn to boil for up to 10 minutes if you prefer a soft corn.
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1 This will result in overcooked corn. You want your corn on the cob to be crisp and tender, not soft and mushy.  Allow the corn to boil for up to 10 minutes if you prefer a soft corn. People with dental issues might prefer corn that is more pliable and easy to chew.
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This usually takes from 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of your pot. 1  Resist the temptation to let the corn sit in the boiling water for a while.  Allow the corn to boil for up to 10 minutes if you prefer a soft corn.
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The best way to cook corn on the cob is so simple. Wash the corn, with the husk still on. For two ears, place on a plate, in the microwave. Cook at high for 6 minutes.
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I have found that the best way to cook corn on the cob is to steam it. Same method as most above, but I just put about an inch of water in the pan, then the corn, and turn heat on high and start to time corn when the water boils.,.. About 8 minutes. It takes too long to boil a big pot of water. I use to put sugar in the water, but the corn is so sweet any more that I don’t bother now.
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Answering the age-old question of how long to boil corn on the cob. But first, a little story…. BTW This post includes affiliate links. If there’s one thing that says “summer” to me, it might just be corn on the cob.
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Remove the corn from the water with tongs as soon as it begins to boil again. This usually takes from 3 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of your pot. Resist the temptation to let the corn sit in the boiling water for a while. This will result in overcooked corn. You want your corn on the cob to be crisp and tender, not soft and mushy.
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1 Fill your pot with water (leave room for the corn!) 2  Add the sugar. 3  Drop in your corn. 4  Bring everything to a boil, making sure the sugar is dissolved in the water. 5  Boil for no longer than 8 minutes. 6  Remove from the water and let it cool enough for handling and eating.  Handle it and eat it.
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If you are working with a sweet corn don't be surprised if it comes out a deep golden color. This sometimes happens with the sweeter varieties. Corn does take a bit more work than some other foods. It is not hard, but it has a processing time of 1 hr and 25 minutes for quarts and 55 minutes for pints. Compared to other produce this is a long time. Home canned corn must be processed in a pressure canner.
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Just before cooking, husk the corn, pull off the silky threads, and cut out any blemishes with a pointed knife. Drop the corn into a large pot filled with boiling salted water. Cover the pot and let the water return to a boil again, then turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. After about 5 minutes, remove enough ears for a first serving. You can keep the remaining corn warm in the water for another 10 minutes without its becoming tough. Serve with lots of butter and salt.
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how long does it takes to cook a corn in water
Cooking of a corn in water will take 10 minutes. It takes 10 minutes to cook a corn in water.