The question of how long you can go without food depends on a lot of factors. Will and determination definitely play a part. Political prisoners on hunger strikes and fasting religious leaders have been known to go for weeks at a time without any food. Gandhi fasted for 21 days while in his 70s.
Either way, fill the pan with enough water to cover the corn and bring it to a boil. Shuck off the outer husk and silk from the corn. Dissolve a tablespoon of salt in the water and add the corn. If your corn is very fresh, cook it for three to five minutes. For corn thatâs a few days old, go for six to eight minutes. â Read More: How to Cook Corn on the Cob.
How Long to Grill Corn on the Cob. If the husks are removed, grill corn on medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. If the husks are left on, grill corn 15 to 20 minutes. How Much Corn is on a Cob. One corn cob will yield about 1/2 cup of corn kernels. To remove cooked corn from the cob, hold the cob firmly at an angle, then carefully cut down the ear (away from your body) with a sharp knife, removing several rows of corn with each cut.