Remove the corn cobs from the husks and peel off any silks, the thin hairs that are underneath.
Add the corn cobs to the boiling water and cook until desired tenderness is reached. The exact cook time will vary depending on your tastes, but usually within a range of 4-8 minutes.
To keep the corn warm until ready to serve, remove the pot from the heat but do not drain.
When ready to serve, drain and spread with butter. Season as desired.
Notes
Tips:
Add salt after cooking. Hold off on any salting until after you remove the corn from the water. Cooking Corn on the Cob with salt can cause it to become tough and chewy.
Play with flavor. Keep it simple with salt and pepper or load it up with other seasonings. Try Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, you name it. You could also try swapping the regular butter out for Garlic Butter.
You'll know the corn is done cooking when the kernels are soft, plump, and bright yellow. You can test it by pricking one kernel with a sharp knife. It should slice open easily.
To keep the corn warm before serving, remove the pot from the heat but leave the corn in the water.
Storage:Cooked Corn on the Cob will last in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for 3-5 days.To freeze your cooked corn, shave the kernels off of the cob and place them in an airtight container. The corn will last in the freezer for up to 6 months.