fresh corn...

[Shelteez2]

I just drop them in boiling water for like 5 minutes... The color changes to a nice rich yellow and then they are done.

[caseysmom]

Wrapped in foil with a little butter and barbequed is my favorite method.

[Willow Oak]

Throw them on the grill, off to the side, with the shucks still on, wrapped in tin foil if you like. Leave them there until you've finished with your potatoes -- likewise on the grill wapped in tin foil -- and your meat. You can't go wrong with this method, and they taste the best cooked this way.

[caseysmom]

Throw them on the grill, off to the side, with the shucks still on, wrapped in tin foil if you like. Leave them there until you've finished with your potatoes -- likewise on the grill wapped in tin foil -- and your meat. You can't go wrong with this method, and they taste the best cooked this way.

I've done it that way camping, its great. Do you remove the silk?

[Willow Oak]

I've done it that way camping, its great. Do you remove the silk?

Yes. Remove shucks and silk and eat the corn right on the cob. It's so good that way you don't even need salt or butter -- especially if you use corn you picked yourself. Here in Alcorn County, Mississippi, corn grows like mosquitos. There is no shortage of home-grown fruits and vegetables.

Here I am picking up some okra at our local farmers' market -- homegrown only allowed to be sold!

[Karen]

It depends, especially on how fresh they are, and how big. We always just got the water boiling, threw in the shucked corn, and when it "smells like corn" it's done! Never noticed how many minutes that took!

[Seravieve]

We've always boiled our ears of corn for 3 minutes. You have to bring the water to a rolling boil before adding the ears. Then 3 minutes and take em out!

If they longer, they get chewy.. My family has always liked it when they're cooked, but still crisp instead of chewy.

[Medusa]

I just drop them in boiling water for like 5 minutes... The color changes to a nice rich yellow and then they are done.

Yes, it doesn't need to cook for long. That way it's nice and crisp.

[beeniesmom]

I ended up putting them on the stove in cold water and waiting until they boiled. After 15 minutes of boiling, I turned the heat off and when we were ready to eat them, about 5 minutes later, I drained them. They were very crisp and delicious. Thanks everyone!