Boiling corn on the cob typically takes about 4 to 6 minutes once the water is boiling. Fresh corn cooks faster-around 5 minutes-while older or frozen corn may require a bit longer, roughly 8 to 10 minutes
Detailed guidance:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add the husked corn cobs to the boiling water.
- Boil for 4 to 6 minutes until the kernels turn bright yellow and are crisp-tender.
- For frozen corn on the cob, add 3 to 5 extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Avoid adding salt to the boiling water as it can toughen the kernels; instead, season the corn after cooking.
- Remove the corn with tongs and serve immediately with butter and salt if desired
This method ensures juicy, tender corn ready to enjoy as a classic side dish.
