Key Takeaways
I’d like you to forget what you know about boilingcorn.
Pretend you’ve never even done it before.
What boiled corn?)
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Don’t even think about recipes with a 20-minute cook time.
Super-freshcorn on the cobhardly needs to be cooked, let alone boiled.
How Long To Boil Corn
When boiling corn on the cob, less is often more.
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Don’t overcrowd the pot, so each ear of corn cooks evenly.
To double-check that the corn is ready, use a sharp knife to poke the kernels.
The kernels will appear soggy if you boil corn (frozen or fresh) for too long.
Leaving corn in boiling water for too long increases water retention and destroys corn’s crispy texture.
Next, the husks should be bright green and wrapped tight.
If the tassels are dry, brown, or black, the ear of corn is dry.
How To Reheat Boiled Corn
There are several ways toreheat leftover corn on the cob.
The best method is foil-wrapped in the oven.
Wrap the corn in the foil and bake at 350oF for 5 to 7 minutes.
you might also boil the corn again for 1 to 2 minutes until warm.
Cook in 20-second increments to prevent the kernels from splitting open.
