Poaching Is the Secret to Perfect Corn on the Cob

I don’t know if it’s just New York's rainy summer or my love of starch, but the corn this season seems especially good. I’ve been consuming as much as I can while the cobs are still rolling in at bargain prices. And while grilling corn might seem like the cool way to cook corn, I almost never do that. I boil it. Well, kind of. Technically I poach my corn on the cob. It’s relatively fast, it doesn’t dry out, and it’s mostly hands-off.

What you’ll need

• A wide pot with a lid

• Fresh...