How to Boil the Perfect Corn on the Cob

One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about this summer is all the yummy corn on the cob!  I buy it whenever I can get my hands on it for a decent price {which has been pretty often since it’s summer}.  Since I’m still a cook-in-training, I’ve been experimenting with how to boil my corn on the cob.  I’m pretty confident that I’ve found it and thought it was time to share it on the blog.

One thing I have learned from scouring the internet and talking to friends and family – there are tons of different ways people do it and lots of different opinions.  I even had a friend fuss with me when I was probing her about her method – she said there’s no way to mess it up and she cooks it different practically every time.  So, keep in mind that this is what works for us!  🙂

Here’s what you’ll need.

Instructions:

1.  Bring pot of water to boil over high heat.  Make sure you fill the pot with enough water to cover the corn.

2.  Drop ears of corn into pot once water is boiling {I have a small pot and can only fit 6 ears at a time}.

3.  Set timer for 10 minutes** and let corn cook until the timer goes off.  You may need to lower the heat to medium/high heat to keep from boiling over {or you can cover with a lid} once the water returns to a boil, usually after about 3-4 minutes.  I rotate the corn a couple of times as it’s cooking to make sure it all cooks evenly.

4.  Remove corn from water immediately and serve once it’s cool enough to handle!

**Your cooking time will really depend on how you like your kernels.  I like mine tender and this has worked for us.  If you want yours really crisp, then you may want to reduce your cook time to approx. 5 minutes or so.

I love to eat my corn with a little butter and some salt and pepper.

ENJOY!

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What is your secret to perfectly cooked corn on the cob?