Ross Barkley and Harry Kane in discussion as they warm up with team mates during an England training session ahead of the UEFA EURO 2016 at Stade du Bourgognes on June 7, 2016 in Chantilly, France. Englandâs opening match at the European Championship is against Russia on June 11.
Never boil your corn for any longer than 10 minutes. The best way to boil corn is for less than a minute and then let it seep in the covered hot water for 10 minutes. This process is detailed below. Thatâs the quick answer to how long to boil corn, but see the chart below for additional boiling times for corn.
Boiling sweet corn stops that conversion and helps retain the full flavor as well as the texture so the faster you get the corn to the cooking kettle, the better it will be. Exactly how long to boil sweet corn is often argued, but a shorter time allows for better flavor and texture. Once the ears of corn are husked or otherwise prepared, bring a large pot of water to a hearty boil, then slip the ears of corn into it. Wait until the water returns to a full boil, then time it for two minutes and remove the corn with tongs.