How long do you grill corn on the cob for

Ingredients

Method

• STEP 1

  Mash together the butter, honey, ketchup, garlic and some seasoning, beating until quite smooth. At this point, if you are also cooking for children, split the mix into two serving bowls, before stirring the harissa into just one bowl. Add a pastry brush to each butter mix.

• STEP 2

  Wrap each corn cob in a double layer of foil. Barbecue, turning, for 30-35 mins until tender and a little charred. If you want them more blackened, simply unwrap and throw directly on the barbecue for a few more mins.

  Using the grill is one of our new favorite ways to cook corn! Grilled corn on the cob will be your go-to side dish this summer.

  Corn is the perfect side dish for every summer BBQ! There are so many ways to cook it, whether you boil it, microwave it, or grill it. Here’s how to get the best grilled corn!

  

  New Favorite Cooking Method

  Summertime is notorious for being “grilling season”. We like to grill meats like steak, chicken, and burgers, but we also like to grill vegetables like asparagus or zucchini. A new one we tried recently was corn!

  Have you ever grilled corn before?! We typically boil it or microwave it if we’re in a pinch. Both are delicious, but NOTHING beats the amazing charred smoky flavor that comes from throwing it on the grill.

  Once you’ve grilled the corn, you can enjoy it as a side (which is what we typically do), or you can cut it off the cob and enjoy it in salads, tacos, or burrito bowls. However you decide to enjoy it, you won’t want your corn cooked any other way!

  

  Choosing the Best Corn on the Cob: 

  When trying to find the best corn cobs, try not to peel back the husk as it dries out the cob and exposes the cob to fungi. Instead, look for ears that are bright green.

  The husk should be tight and the silk should be moist and soft. Use your fingers to feel for plump kernels through the silk covering. Finally, the weight of the ear should match the size.

  They are best when fresh off the corn stalk. If you see a roadside stand or farmers market, that is the place to go to get the freshest corn. 

  Buy in season. Even the corn at the grocery store is pretty fresh than other times of the year. And it is definitely less expensive. Just last week my local market had ears for 10 cents each. 

  Confession: Even though fresh is the best, I don’t always run to the market each time I want corn on the cob, nor is it always available. So when the corn is selling at great prices I’ll buy several ears to keep in the freezer. 

  

  How to Grill Corn

  There are a few different methods for grilling fresh corn, but we’ve found that the easiest way is to grill it without the husk, directly on the grill. Plus, it gives the corn a delicious charred flavor!

  PREP. Preheat grill to medium heat. While grill is preheating, remove husks and silk from the ears of corn.

  GRILL. Spray each piece with olive oil spray and place on grill. Cook for 10-12 minutes making sure to rotate occasionally.

  FLAVOR. As soon as corn cobs are removed from grill, brush with butter, salt and black pepper. I tend to enjoy that classic seasoning combination. However, I have tasted some delicious flavors on corn cobs such as:

  • Garlic Butter
  • Chili Powder, Lime, and Cotija Cheese
  • Cinnamon and Sugar
  • Lemon and Dill Butter
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Paprika

  Alternate Grilling Methods

  1. Wrapped in the husk: This method will produce a juicier ear of corn as the husk will help keep moisture in. You can either remove the silk strands before grilling or after. I usually remove them prior to grilling. 
  • Peel back the husks making sure to leave them attached to the cob. Remove the silky strands and smooth the husks bak around the sob.
  • Soak the cobs: The corn husks tend to be dry and you don’t want them to burn while being grilled. (a little char is ok though) Presoak the cobs in a pot of water for at least 30 minutes. This will moisten the husks enough for them to withstand the heat, and add a little extra moisture to steam the corn with. 
  1. Wrapped in Aluminum Foil: Instead of wrapping the cob with the husk, you wrap it with foil. This method works really well for frozen corn on the cob when you no longer have the husks to use.

  Note: If you like a little bit of char on the cobs themselves you can remove the husk, or foil, after the allotted cook time and briefly char the cobs directly on the grill. This will only take 4-5 minutes to rotate the cob so it is evenly charred.

  

  Additional Tips + Leftovers

  Brining corn on the cob: Another way to infuse flavor to the cobs is by brining them first. This can be done no matter what method you use to grill the corn cobs. Fill a pot with 1 gallon of water and ¼ tsp salt. Place the shucked cobs into the water to soak. They’ll need at least 30 minutes for the brine to be effective. You can soak them for up to an hour, but not longer. After an hour the salt water will begin to have a negative impact on the corn.

  Leftovers: You can use a knife to cut the kernels from the cobs and STORE them in an airtight container in the fridge, or you can wrap the cobs with foil and keep them in the fridge. Reheat the kernels in the microwave.

  To reheat the cobs: Preheat the oven to 350°F. You can wrap the cobs in foil before playing them in the oven, or even place the cobs wrapped in their husks into the oven. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until warm throughout.

  

  For more of our favorite corn side dishes, try:

  • Esquites
  • Summer Corn Salad
  • Mexican Street Corn
  • Creamed Corn
  • Mexican Corn On The Cob

  Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

  

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  5 from 3 votes

  Using the grill is one of our new favorite ways to cook corn! Grilled corn on the cob will be your go-to side dish this summer.

  Course Side Dish

  Cuisine American

  Prep Time 5 minutes

  Cook Time 12 minutes

  Total Time 17 minutes

  Servings 4

  Calories 179 kcal

  Author Lil’ Luna

  Equipment

  • Grill

  Ingredients

  • ▢4 ears of corn
  • ▢olive oil spray
  • ▢butter
  • ▢salt and pepper to taste

  Instructions 

  • Preheat grill to medium heat.

  • While grill is preheating, remove husks and silk from the ears of corn.

  • Spray each piece with olive oil spray and place on grill.

  • Cook for 10-12 minutes making sure to rotate occasionally.

  • As soon as corn cobs are removed from grill, brush with butter, salt and pepper.

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  Nutrition Facts

  Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

  Amount Per Serving

  Calories 179 Calories from Fat 117

  % Daily Value*

  Fat 13g20%

  Saturated Fat 8g50%

  Trans Fat 1g

  Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

  Monounsaturated Fat 3g

  Cholesterol 31mg10%

  Sodium 115mg5%

  Potassium 246mg7%

  Carbohydrates 17g6%

  Fiber 2g8%

  Sugar 6g7%

  Protein 3g6%

  Vitamin A 523IU10%

  Vitamin C 6mg7%

  Calcium 5mg1%

  Iron 1mg6%

  * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  How do you know when corn is done grilling?

  Keep the cover closed for 15-20 minutes over indirect heat, turning every 5 or so minutes. You'll know the corn is ready to remove from the grill when the husk begins to darken and pull away from the tip of the ear and the kernels are tender when pierced with a knife.

  How long do you grill corn on the cob and at what temperature?

  Pre-heat your grill to medium heat, around 350 degrees. Remove the corn from the water and shake off the excess water. Place the corn, with the husks still in tact on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Rotate the corn every 5 minutes so that all sides can cook.

  How long does corn on the cob take on the grill at 350?

  Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 350 to 400 degrees F). Remove the corn from the water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, cover, then grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning it every 5 minutes or so to ensure the corn cooks evenly.

  How long does corn take to grill at 400?

  Cook at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes until the corn is the tenderness that you prefer.