If you are looking for a side dish that is quick to prepare, you might consider learning how to cook corn on the cobb. Other than consuming it raw, boiling is the fastest way to prepare corn on the cobb.http://whatscookingamerica.net/corn.htm Depending on the occasion, you might also consider grilling your corn on the cobb.

There are a few tricks when it comes to picking the right corn. Corn that is fully ripe is bright green with a moist husk. When you press your fingers into the husk, you should be able to recognize the individual kernels. For maximum taste and sweetness, serve as soon after picking as possible.http://whatscookingamerica.net/corn.htm

In order to cook corn on the cobb, you will first have to gather the following supplies and ingredients:

Supplies:

• A pot large enough to fit four ears of corn
• Serving tongs
• A plate large enough to fit four ears of corn
• A cloth napkin to wrap around the cooked corn
• A butter knife

Ingredients:

• Four ears of corn
• Butter
• Salthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzLXob_Wf3U

Fill your pot about half way with water. Set the pot on the stove over high heat. While you are waiting for the water to boil, begin shucking your corn. Peel off the outside of the corn and remove as much of the stringy "silk" as you can, the rest will boil off in the water. Once the water is boiling, use your tongs to gently lower each piece of corn into the water.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzLXob_Wf3U

Decide how tender you would like your corn to be. If you like crispier corn, remove from the water after about three minutes. If you like your corn a little softer, you can cook it for about five minutes. Cover your plate with the cloth napkin. Remove your corn, using the tongs, and set on the napkin. Wrap the ends of the napkin over the corn to keep it warm. Serve with butter and salt.