This is one of our favorite ways to prepare sweet corn on the cob. Cooking it on the grill gives it a beautiful char flavor that you just can’t achieve in a pot of boiling water.

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When grilling corn do you leave the husk on?

Yes. Well sort of. What we like to do it partially peel back the husks without completely detaching them. Then we try to remove as much of the silk as possible before folding the husks back up over the corn.

Should you soak corn before grilling?

After removing the silk from the corn cobs, we like to place our corn in a sink of cold water for 20-30 minutes. The water the husks absorb will help to steam the corn while it’s on the grill.

What temp should you grill corn?

We grill our corn on a high heat for 10-15 minutes, rotating the cobs every 5 minutes or so.

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

This is one of our favorite ways to prepare sweet corn on the cob. Cooking it on the grill gives it a beautiful char flavor that you just can't achieve in a pot of boiling water.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: corn
Servings: 6
Calories: 145kcal

Equipment

  • grill

Ingredients

  • 6 corn on the cob
  • 4 Tb butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Peel back the husks of each ear of corn and remove as much silk as possible. Do not remove the husk completely. After the silk has been removed, fold the husks back up.
  • Soak the corn (in the husk) in a sink of cold water for about 10 minutes.
  • Place the corn directly on a hot grill. Rotate the cob every 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the corn from the grill and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before attempting to shuck the remaining husk.
  • Season with melted butter and salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg