How Long Does It Take to Boil Corn Beef
Ralph Smith
When corn is in season, we simply can't get enough! Not only does it taste delicious slathered in butter and sprinkled with salt, but it's also the key ingredient in some of our favorite corn recipes (corn casserole, rigatoni with creamy corn, and grilled corn salad—to name a few). But when it comes to cooking it, just how long it takes to boil corn?
Here's some good news: it's actually less time than you might think! In fact, during the summer when fresh corn is in season, you don't need much time at all. The sweet and juicy corn kernels can even be eaten raw. But if you're looking to boil corn, the recipe is simple. Read on to find out more about how long to boil corn and just how to prepare it in the first place.
Once you've mastered cooking corn, there are so many fun ways to serve it. Load it up with herbed butter, shredded cheese, or your favorite spices, like chili powder or everything bagel seasoning. Or go big on bacon with Ree Drummond's recipe for spicy bacon butter. However you choose to top it, you won't want to miss serving corn at your next backyard cookout—it's the ultimate BBQ side dish after all!
What's the best kind of corn to buy?
Since corn is a summer vegetable, you'll often find loads of it piled up at farm stands. Look for local corn, when possible. And don't be shy about peeking under the husk: The top few inches of a corn cob can tell you whether the corn is fresh or not and if the kernels are juicy. Look for little to no missing kernels and make sure that they look shiny and plump. If there are lots missing or if the tip of the corn is bare or brown, it's best to leave it and search for another ear.
How do you prepare corn for boiling?
Once you're ready to cook, remove the husks and silks—nobody wants those strings in their way as they take a bite of corn! This can be a messy job, so head outside and work over a trash can or bag. Starting at the tip, grab the husks and as much of the silks as possible and pull down in a few swoops until everything is removed. Rub off any extra strings with your hands before cooking—it can be a tedious job, but it's worth it! If you're grilling corn, you can keep the husks on, but you'll still want to pull them back and remove the silks.
How do you boil corn?
Now, the most important part! Start with a large pot of water and salt it generously like you would a pot of pasta water. Some chefs like to say that it should be salty like the sea! Don't be stingy—you really want the water to flavor the corn as it cooks. (Don't worry, your corn won't taste overly salty.) Once you've salted the water, bring it to a boil, then lower in the ears one at a time using tongs. The water will stop boiling after the corn is added, so return it to a boil, then cook it for four minutes. That's it! Four minutes is just enough to make your corn bright yellow, juicy, and crunchy—if you cook it much longer, the kernels start to get mushy. Set a timer—four minutes is shorter than you think!
Yields: 8 servings
Prep Time: 0 hours 10 mins
Total Time: 0 hours 15 mins
Kosher salt
8 ears of corn, shucked
Butter, for serving
Black pepper, to taste
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- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Carefully add the corn and return the water to a boil. Cook until the kernels are tender but still crunchy, 4 minutes. Drain. Serve corn with butter, salt and pepper.
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