How To Grill Corn On The Cob
Learn how to grill corn on the cob for guaranteed juicy and flavorful results! Enjoy it as a tasty snack, with grilled meats, and much more!
Equipment
- 1 grill
Materials
- Corn cobs
Instructions
Grilled Corn On The Cob In Husks
- Preheat and clean the grill.
- Peel back the husks from each ear of corn, leaving them intact at the bottom. Remove as much of the silk as possible and pull the husks back up. You can either choose to season your cobs at this step or wait to do so once they are grilled.
- Soak the ears of corn in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes. The husks will soak up the moisture which will help prevent them from burning when placed directly on the hot grill. Remove the ears of corn from the water, drain, and pat dry.
- Place each ear of corn with the husks on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
- Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill and carefully peel off the husks, making sure to not burn your fingers. Season the cobs with your favorite spices, butter, mayo or sour cream, crumbled cheese, and fresh coriander.
Grilled Corn On The Cob Wrapped In Foil
- Preheat and clean the grill.
- Remove the husks and silk from each ear or corn.
- Slather the corn with butter or oil and your choice of favorite seasonings and spices.
- Wrap each corn on the cob with foil.
- Place each foil-wrapped cob on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
- Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill and carefully remove the foil, making sure to not burn your fingers. Serve your grilled cobs with a selection of creamy mayo, sour cream, Cotija cheese, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.
Grilled Corn On The Cob As Is
- Preheat and clean the grill. It's not a bad idea to lightly oil your grill when placing the uncovered cobs directly on the hot surface to avoid any sticking.
- Remove the husks and silk from each ear or corn.
- Place each cob directly on the hot grill over medium-high heat. Turn the cobs every 5 minutes to ensure that all sides cook. Continue this for a total of 15 minutes which should be enough time to cook the corn properly.
- Remove the grilled cobs from the hot grill. Season the grilled cobs and serve them with a selection of creamy mayo, sour cream, Cotija cheese, fresh coriander, and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Season your grilled cobs with your favorite seasonings and serve with butter or as you would Mexican corn with mayonnaise, sour cream, Cotija cheese, coriander, and lime wedges.
- The cobs can either be seasoned before grilling or after grilling, depending on your preference. This works best for cobs covered by husks or foil, while it could lead to sticking and burning for cobs placed directly on the hot grill.
- Feel free to unwrap your grilled cobs and place them directly on the hot grill for a slightly charred appearance. Be careful that they don't overcook or burn!