How to Make THE BEST Grilled Corn on the Cob

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How to Make THE BEST Grilled Corn on the Cob

My method for cooking grilled corn is the easiest ever, and the only way I cook corn on the cob. There's no soaking or removing of the husks. Just toss the corn on the cob in the husks directly on the hot grill grates, cover, and let them steam.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Grilled Corn, How to Grill Corn

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 128kcal

Ingredients

8 ears sweet corn (in their husks)
4 tablespoons butter (flavored or plain)
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

Preheat the grill to high heat, about 450-500°F. Make sure to clean the grill grates so the corn doesn't stick.
Prep the corn. Keep the corn in its husk but strip the outermost layer of husk from the corn. Snip the top end of the corn silk so it doesn't catch fire during grilling.
Grill. Place the corn on the grates and close the grill to cook for about 5 minutes. Rotate the cobs every few minutes for 10-12 minutes total or until the husks are charred and the corn begins to smell fragrant.
Season and serve. Remove the corn from the grill and use a towel to remove the husks and silk. Slather with butter and salt and pepper or your choice of flavored butters.
Tip: If you prefer a smokier charred corn on the cob, simply add the shucked corn back to the grill for 1-2 minutes after husking for just a little more char.

Notes

Don't have a grill? You can still achieve a nice charred flavor by using a cast iron grill pan or skillet. For this method, you will need to husk your corn. Put a little oil or butter in a skillet and get it hot. Place your corn in the skillet and turn every few minutes, getting a nice sear on all sides.

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