Grilled Corn on the Cob three different ways. Bust out the grill and make this classic summer side dish for all your backyard barbecues, picnics, and potlucks.
How do you grill corn on the cob without husks?
Corn on the cob can be grilled without the husks in two different ways. First, you can grill the corn directly on the grill grates. This results in a drier corn on the cob with a lot of smoky, grilled flavor. The sugar caramelizes in the corn caramelizes a bit more when grilled directly on grill grate, giving it a unique flavor. Second, you can grill your corn on the cob in foil. This traps steam in and creates a moist corn on the cob experience, but doesn’t get as much of the smoky, grilled flavor.
Can I grill corn in the husk?
Yes! Corn on the cob can be grilled in the husk. An optional step is to peel back the husk and remove the silk strands from the cob, but you can also grill the cobs without removing the silk. To keep the husk from burning or catching fire, it’s a good idea to soak your corn for 15 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
Do you have to soak corn on the cob before grilling?
No, it does not have to be soaked before grilling. However, if you are grilling your corn in the husk, it’s a good idea to soak your corn so that the husks do not burn or catch fire.
How long do you grill corn on the cob in foil?
Corn on the cob needs to be grilled over high heat for 15 to 20 minutes whether you cook it in foil, in the husk, or out of the husk.
Need something to serve up with your corn on the cob? You may also be interested in these other great grilling recipes:
- Perfect Thick Grilled Pork Chops
- Simple Grilled Chicken
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- Margarita Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Halibut
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Grilled Corn On The Cob
- 6 whole corn on the cob
- 6 tablespoons butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to Grill Corn on The Cob In the Husk
- Soak corn cobs in a clean sink or large pot of cold water for 15 minutes.
- Remove from water and gently peel back the corn husks from the cob, leaving the husk in tact. Remove the silk strands from the cob.
- Season the corn with salt and pepper, to taste, and place 2 to 3 knobs of butter onto the cob. Gently fold the husks back over the cob to cover completely.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat (about 500 degrees). Place corn cobs on a grill rack and cook with the lid closed for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes.
How to Grill Corn on the Cob In Foil
- Shuck your corn and remove silk strands from the cobs. Either cut in half, or keep whole depending on serving preferences.
- Season the corn cobs with salt and pepper to taste, and place 2 to 3 knobs of butter on top of each cob. Wrap each cob in aluminum foil so that it is completely covered.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat (about 500 degrees). Place corn cobs on a grill rack and cook with the lid closed for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes.
How to Grill Corn on the Cob Out of the Husk
- Shuck your corn and remove silk strands from the cobs.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat (about 500 degrees). Place corn cobs on a grill rack and cook with the lid closed for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes.
- Run cooked corn through a stick of butter to coat and season with salt and pepper, to taste.