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How Long To Boil Corn On The Cob – Boiling Time For Corn

Published: Oct 27, 2022 Modified: Oct 27, 2022 by Recipe Garden This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

If you wonder how long to boil corn on the cob, read this post to find out the cooking times for fresh corn on the cobs or frozen corn on the cobs halves whether you are boiling the cobs on stove top or use instant pot pressure cooker! Boiling corn on the cob with water or milk butter mixture is super easy to do and you can have delicious, easy snack or corn side dish in just few minutes! In general, boiling corn on the cobs roughly takes anywhere from 6 to 8 minutes time, however many factors affect the boiling time including the size, method of boiling etc, so read on to find out more about the boiling times to cook corn on the cobs for the best results!

how long to boil corn on the cob

Be it stove top fresh corn on the cobs, corn on the cobs with husk or instant pot mini frozen corn on the cobs, knowing how long to boil corn on the cobs will help you make the perfect corn on the cob for dinner, lunch or any holiday meals as they make great side dishes for any dinner table.

Just like it helps to know the boiling time for making perfect hard boiled eggs, knowing the cooking time for making corn on the cobs helps to prepare the perfect snack or side dish, saves time and helps with meal planning and preparations.

Boiling corn on the cobs are also common during summer months, as the delicious cooked corn on the cobs are enjoyed during summer bbq parties and more.

how to boil corn on the cob
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1 Easy Corn On The Cob Recipes:
2 How Long To Boil Fresh Or Frozen Corn On The Cobs On Stove Top Or Instant Pot Pressure Cooker?
3 Boiling Times For Fresh Or Frozen Corn On The Cobs

Easy Corn On The Cob Recipes:

baked mini frozen corn on the cob

instant pot frozen mini corn on the cob halves

stove top corn on the cob in milk and butter

easy vegan corn on the cob with water

microwave corn on the cob

More easy, delicious corn recipes include roasted frozen corn, buttered corn, moist cornbread, cream cheese corn casserole and more!

So here is how long you need to boil corn on the cobs to make the perfect corn on the cob for any occasion.

How Long To Boil Fresh Or Frozen Corn On The Cobs On Stove Top Or Instant Pot Pressure Cooker?

The boiling time of corn on the cobs will slightly vary based on whether you are using fresh corn on the cobs or frozen corn on the cobs and the size of the cobs and also the method used to boil the corn.

The frozen corn on the cobs usually come as corn on the cob halves or mini corn on the cobs so they usually take almost same time as fresh whole corn on the cobs.

The method of boiling, whether you boil them using a pot of pan on stove top of whether you boil them in instant pot will also affect the cooking time of corn on the cobs.

how to boil corn on the cob

Though you can immerse the corn on the cobs in water or milk mixture and boil, I find it more easier to use little lesser liquid so you can boil one side first then carefully flip and cook the other side too, which is more easier and quicker.

By the way, this is my 700th post here!!

So here you can see the general time chart, though you may slightly adjust the times based on the size and your preference.

Boiling Times For Fresh Or Frozen Corn On The Cobs

boiling time for fresh corn on the cob on stove top – 6 to 8 minutes until the corn is tender

boiling time for frozen mini corn on the cob on stove top – 8 minutes or until the corn is tender

cooking time for frozen mini corn on the cobs in instant pot pressure cooker – 4 minutes in high pressure followed by natural pressure release for about 12 minutes

cooking time for fresh corn on the cobs in instant pot pressure cooker – 2 minutes in high pressure followed by natural pressure release for 10 minutes

Hope you found this post on how long to boil corn on the cobs helpful in boiling the perfect corn on the cobs for any meal or snacks!

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