Boiled Corn


 


2 pounds slab bacon, cut into thick pieces 1 cup dry white wine
1 tsp cayenne pepper salt to taste
2 cups (4 sticks) butter or margarine 1 dozen ears sweet corn, shucked
   
 

 

Place the bacon, wine, cayenne, and salt in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover the corn when it is added.  Bring to a rolling boil,.  Add the butter and let this cook for about 10 minutes.  Bring to a rolling boil again and add the corn.  Bring to a full boil again and cook for 20 minutes.  Drain and serve.