City Orientation Walk, Odessa Image by Dezidor on Wikimedia under Creative Commons License. You can follow this self-guided walking tour to explore the attractions listed below.
Just before cooking, husk the corn, pull off the silky threads, and cut out any blemishes with a pointed knife. Drop the corn into a large pot filled with boiling salted water. Cover the pot and let the water return to a boil again, then turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. After about 5 minutes, remove enough ears for a first serving. You can keep the remaining corn warm in the water for another 10 minutes without its becoming tough. Serve with lots of butter and salt.
Quick Answer. Boil corn on the cob until tender or for approximately 10 minutes. Preparation time is five minutes, so the corn is ready to eat in 15 minutes. Continue Reading.