"While one of the best ways to cook corn on the cob is on a grill, you don't always have time to use this method. It takes a while to get the grill ready and heat up the charcoal - and if the weather is bad, you might just not feel like cooking outside. So if you can't grill it, boiling corn in lemon sugar water is a fast, easy option that still results in plump, flavorful kernels."
"If you boil corn on the cob for too long, the starches in the corn will absorb too much water, and the pectin in the kernels, which is responsible for that perfect, crisp texture, will break down. In the end, the corn will lose its flavor and the kernels will get mushy and waterlogged. The ideal time to have your ears of corn in boiling water is between three and five minutes for fresh corn, and five to eight minutes for frozen corn."
Grilling is an excellent method for corn on the cob, but boiling in lemon sugar water provides a faster, reliable alternative. Overboiling causes starches to absorb excess water and pectin to break down, resulting in bland, mushy kernels. Fresh ears require three to five minutes in boiling water; frozen ears need five to eight minutes. Avoid crowding the pot to ensure even cooking. Finished corn should have plump, bright yellow kernels with a tender yet crisp texture. An off-heat method adds butter to boiling water, places covered corn in the hot water, turns off the burner, and lets it sit eight to ten minutes.
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