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.
I boil it for 15-20 minutes depending on how big the ears are. And if it is overcooked, it is tough. One tip...when cooking corn on the cob, add sugar, not salt. To an 8 quart pot with 10 ears in it, I add about 1/3 cup of sugar.