Tender fresh corn is best when cooked and eaten as soon after picking as possible. Keep the unhusked ears in the refrigerator until just before cooking. Fill a large kettle with enough water to cover the corn. Do not add salt as it toughens corn during cooking. Instead, use a teaspoon or two of sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the corn. Drop the cleaned ears into the boiling water; cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Long cooking also toughens tender corn. Drain and wrap in a linen napkin to serve. If a recipe calls for cooked corn, cool the cooked ears and cut off the kernels lengthwise with a sharp knife.
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