We’re right in the thick of summer, which means it’s time for you to learn How To Grill Corn on the Cob before it’s all gone! Today I’m going to teach you three different ways how to barbecue corn on the grill (either charcoal or electric) — shucked, in the husk, or, my personal favorite, a combo of the two.
Peel Husk: Remove and discard any loose husks. Use your fingers to carefully peel back and down on the husks to reveal the corn of cob. Be sure to leave the husk intact at the root, this will keep the husks attached to the cob. Next, remove and discard all silk from the corn. Then carefully pull the husks back up to re-cover the corn on the cob. Finally, use a loose husk or kitchen twine and tie the around the corn to hold the leaves together.
Soak Corn: Fill a bowl or pan large enough to hold and submerge all the ears of corn with COLD filtered water. Add all the corn to the water. Let the corn soak in the water for at least 20-30 minutes. (Tip: Do not skip this step. It prevents your husks from catching on fire and scorching. Use a plate or other heavy object to keep the corn submerged.)
Preheat Grill: Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
Grill: Remove the cobs of corn from the water, gently shaking off any excess water. Place the ears of corn (in their husk!) directly onto the grill grate and close the grill. Cook the corn, rotating occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the husks are charred and kernels are tender. Remove corn from grill.
Enjoy: Let the corn on the cobs cool slightly (about 2 minutes) and then remove the husks by using your hands to pull them off. Slather corn with butter, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
How to Grill Corn in the Husk AND Get a Char (my favorite way):
Peel Husk: Remove and discard any loose husks. Use your fingers to carefully peel down and back on the husks to reveal the corn of cob. Be sure to leave the husk intact at the root, this will keep the husks attached to the cob. Next, remove and discard all silk from the corn. Then carefully pull the husks back up to re-cover the corn on the cob. Finally, use a loose husk or kitchen twine and tie the around the corn to hold the leaves together.
Soak Corn: Fill a bowl or pan large enough to hold and submerge all the ears of corn with COLD filtered water. Add all the corn to the water. Let the corn soak in the water for at least 20-30 minutes. (Tip: Do not skip this step. It prevents your husks from catching on fire and scorching. Use a plate or other heavy object to keep the corn submerged.)
Preheat Grill: Preheat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
Grill: Remove the cobs of corn from the water, gently shaking off any excess water. Place the ears of corn (in their husk!) directly onto the grill grate and close the grill. Cook the corn, rotating occasionally through grilling, for 8-10 minutes.
Peel or Remove Husk and Grill Again: Carefully peel back the husk (or you can completely remove it). Return the corn on the cob to the grill over direct heat and continue to grill, rotating frequently, 2-4 minutes, or until corn on the cob is charred all over and kernels are tender.
Enjoy: Let the corn on the cobs cool slightly (about 2 minutes) and then slather with butter, sprinkle with seasonings, and enjoy immediately.
How to Grill Shucked Corn without Husk:
Remove Husk and Silk: Use your hands to peel back the husks, revealing the corn on the cob. Next, gently tug on the husks to completely remove them from the cob and discard. Then remove and discard all the silk.
Preheat Grill: Preheat your charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
Prep Corn: Use your hands or a pastry brush to lightly coat the shucked cobs with oil.
Grill: Place the corn directly onto the grill grate over direct heat. Grill, rotating the corn frequently, until charred all over and the kernels are tender, about 8-15 minutes.
Enjoy: Let the corn on the cobs cool slightly (about 2 minutes) and then slather with butter, sprinkle with seasonings, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate based upon 8 servings. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.