tender when harvested. The purpose of boiling is simply to heat it thoroughly while preserving its natural sweetness and texture.
Simple Cooking Times
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the husked corn, and once the water returns to a boil, follow these guidelines:
Very Fresh Farm Corn: Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Corn harvested the same day needs very little time.
Typical Grocery Store Corn: Cook for 6 to 7 minutes. This is ideal for corn purchased from most supermarkets.
Older or Larger Ears:
