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Grilling corn is a straightforward, classic summer side dish and an excellent addition to summer barbecues, camping trips and gatherings. Here’s two ways to grill delicious corn on the cobb!

How To Grill Corn on The Cobb

Who’s grilling corn on the cob this weekend? With these step-by-step instructions, you’ll get perfectly charred and flavorful grilled corn on the grill. Here’s a straightforward guide to grilling corn on the cobb within the husk, or without the husk.  Get able to savor the smoky sweetness of grilled corn. Serve the corn on the cobb as is, or you may cut the kernels off the cob to make use of in salads, salsas, or other dishes.

How To Grill Corn on The Cobb within the Husk

Grilling corn within the husk while soaked in water helps keep it moist and provides you with juicy corn.

1. Prepare the corn: Peel back the husks of the corn, but leave them attached at the bottom. Remove the silk threads from the corn and discard them. Replace the husks.
2. Preheat the grill: Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. This normally takes about 10-Quarter-hour.
3. Soak the corn: soak the corn in cold water for about 15-Half-hour before grilling.
4. Season the corn (optional): Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter, and sprinkle it with salt, pepper, or every other desired seasonings before grilling. This step is optional but adds flavor to the corn.
5. Grill the corn: Place the corn directly on the preheated grill grates. Close the grill and cook the corn for about 10-Quarter-hour, turning occasionally. The precise cooking time may vary depending on the warmth of your grill. 
6. Check for doneness: To ascertain if the corn is finished, fastidiously peel back a small section of the husk and check the kernels. They must be tender and cooked through. If the corn needs more time, re-wrap it within the husks and proceed grilling for a couple of more minutes.
7. Serve and luxuriate in: Once the corn is grilled to your liking, remove it from the grill. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving. 

How To Grill Corn on The Cobb without the Husk

Grilling corn without the husk allows for a more direct interaction between the corn and the grill, leading to a rather charred and smoky flavor.

1. Preheat the grill: Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat, which normally takes about 10-Quarter-hour.
2. Prepare the corn: Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs. Rinse the corn under cold water to remove any remaining silk or debris. Pat the corn dry with a paper towel.
3. Season the corn: Spritz the corn with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper, if desired.  
4. Grill the corn: Place the corn directly on the preheated grill grates. Close the grill and cook the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. The corn should develop grill marks and a rather charred appearance.
5. Check for doneness: To ascertain if the corn is finished, insert a fork or skewer into the thickest a part of the corn cob. The kernels must be tender and simply pierced. If needed, proceed grilling for a couple of more minutes until the specified tenderness is achieved.
6. Serve and luxuriate in: Once the corn is grilled to your liking, remove it from the grill. Let it cool for a minute or two before serving. 

Optional Toppings

Before serving, you may add various toppings to boost the flavour of the grilled corn. Some popular options include: 

• Classic: Add butter, salt and black pepper when done
• Lime: Season with chili lime seasoning or fresh lime juice and chili powder
• Cheese: Brush with mayo and add Grated cheese akin to Parmesan or cotija
• Fresh Herbs: Add fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or chives
• Make A Salad: Cut kernels off cob and place in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil and cilantro for Mexican corn

Grilled Charred Corn without the Husk Method
Juicy grilled corn within the husk method.

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Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Soak time: 30 minutes mins

Total: 50 minutes mins

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 ear

Method 1: Juicy and Moist (Within the Husk)

• Prepare the corn: Peel back the husks of the corn, but leave them attached at the bottom. Remove the silk threads from the corn and discard them. Replace the husks.

• Soak the corn: soak the corn in cold water for about 15-Half-hour before grilling.

• Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This normally takes about 10-Quarter-hour.

• Season the corn (optional): Brush the corn with olive oil or melted butter, and sprinkle it with salt, pepper, or every other desired seasonings before replacing the husk and grilling. This step is optional but adds flavor to the corn.

• Grill the corn: Place the corn directly on the preheated grill grates. Close the grill and cook the corn for about 10-Quarter-hour, turning occasionally. The precise cooking time may vary depending on the warmth of your grill.

• Check for doneness: To ascertain if the corn is finished, fastidiously peel back a small section of the husk and check the kernels. They must be tender and cooked through. If the corn needs more time, re-wrap it within the husks and proceed grilling for a couple of more minutes.

• Serve and luxuriate in: Once the corn is grilled to your liking, remove it from the grill. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Method 2: Charred and Smoky (without the Husk)

• Preheat the grill: Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat, which normally takes about 10-Quarter-hour.

• Prepare the corn: Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs. Rinse the corn under cold water to remove any remaining silk or debris. Pat the corn dry with a paper towel.

• Season the corn: Spritz the corn with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper, if desired.

• Grill the corn: Place the corn directly on the preheated grill grates. Close the grill and cook the corn for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally. The corn should develop grill marks and a rather charred appearance.

• Check for doneness: To ascertain if the corn is finished, insert a fork or skewer into the thickest a part of the corn cob. The kernels must be tender and simply pierced. If needed, proceed grilling for a couple of more minutes until the specified tenderness is achieved.

• Serve and luxuriate in: Once the corn is grilled to your liking, remove it from the grill. Let it cool for a minute or two before serving.

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Serving: 1 ear, Calories: 77 kcal, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0.5 g, Sodium: 13.5 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 5.5 g