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    Home » Grilling | Smoker

    Grilled Corn on the Cob With Husks

    Published: Jul 23, 2020 · Modified: May 25, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Grilled Corn on the Cob is the best way to cook this favorite Summer vegetable during this time of year. I included helpful tips and tricks for finding the best corn on the cob as well.

    Grilled Corn on the Cob  seasoned with fresh parsley.

    If you love to grill try out Easy 3 Ingredient Grilled Chicken Marinade, Grilled Chicken Burgers, How to Grill Top Sirloin Steak, or Beer Brats.

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Tips for buying good corn on the Cob 
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to Grill Corn on the Cob 
    • What to serve with corn on the cob?
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Grilled Recipes
    • Grilled Corn on the Cob

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    It’s the middle of Summer and you’re using the grill a lot instead of heating the house up. Corn on the cob is also in season and it is fun to buy at the farmers market. Good corn on the cob can also be achieved without having to soak the corn or brining it first. 

    I love to use both my grill and smoker in the Summer. If you own a smoker be sure to check out my recipe for smoked corn on the cob. I added the recipe below. 

    Tips for buying good corn on the Cob 

    Have you ever gone to look for corn at the grocery store and saw people peaking at the inside to see if the corn was good or not? Right now that is probably really frowned upon because of the pandemic and no one wants a corn on the cob with germs on it but there are other ways to tell if corn on the cob is good or not. 

    Buy at farmer’s markets instead of grocery stores, guaranteed fresh. 

    Look for teensy brown holes in the husk.  

    Tassels - the brown stuff that sticks out at the top of the corn. If they are dark or black it’s an old ear of corn. 

    Color of the husk - bright green and tightly wrapped around the husk. 

    Some stores have grocery bags that allow you to peak at the kernel, then throw all any husks. 

    Ingredients Needed

    Ingredients Needed for Grilled Corn on the Cob without Husks
    • 4 ears of corn - Fresh ears of corn straight from your local farmer's market!
    • oil for brushing - olive oil or canola oil
    • salt and pepper - to taste
    • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Try out Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn the Cob if you're looking to spruce up your corn this Summer!

    How to Grill Corn on the Cob 

    Soaking Husks (optional) Corn can be grilled with the husk on or the husk off. Place the corn with husks on in a large enough vessel to store with water. This helps prevent the husks from burning. 

    Step 1: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. 

    Step 2: Peel back the husks and remove them. Brush the corn with oil and place on the grill. 

    Brushing oil on fresh corn on the cob.

    Step 3: Let the corn on the cob cook for 10 minutes and turning the corn every now and then so that all sides get cooked. 

    Seasoned corn on the cob on a grill or smoker.

    Spread butter or spritz the corn with butter spray. 

    Grilled Corn on the Cob  seasoned with fresh parsley.

    What to serve with corn on the cob?

    Corn is a must have staple to grill in the Summer! Looking for other side or main dishes to serve try these.

    Main Dishes: Whole Smoked Chicken, Smoked Pulled Pork, or Smoking BBQ Ribs for Beginners

    Pasta Salads: Add grilled corn to these wonderful salads Italian Pasta Salad, Mexican Macaroni Salad, BLT Pasta Salad, Shrimp and Pea Orzo Salad

    Crock Pot Sides: Crock Pot Mac and Cheese, Slow Cooker Calico Beans 

    Cold Salads: Berry Cheesecake Salad and Aunt Carol’s Potato Salad 

    Recipe FAQs

    How long does it take cook corn on the grill?

    Depending on the size of the corn, it can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes.

    Do I need to grill corn in foil?

    Grilling corn on the cob in foil is not necessary. If you don't want some of the kernels to burn then wrapping in it foil is a way to prevent that from happening.

    Do you have to soak or brine corn first?

    No you do not, just place it directly on the grill with or without the husks on and let it cook.

    How to keep grilled corn WW friendly?

    Corn on the cob can get pretty high in points fast depending on how much butter you spread on the corn. To make grilled corn on the cob WW friendly spray the corn with cooking spray and use butter spray to spritz on the corn. After 6 sprays the butter spray becomes 1 point. 

    Other Grilled Recipes

    • Smoked Almonds Recipe
    • Easy Smoked Salmon Recipe Traeger
    • How to Grill Top Sirloin Steak
    • Viral Tiktok Upside Down Pastries

    If you tried this Grilled Corn on the Cob or any other recipe on my website, please please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you! Follow along on Tiktok @jennarecipediaries

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    Grilled Corn on the Cob


    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 10 min
    • Total Time: 15 min
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Grilled Corn on the Cob is the best way to cook this favorite Summer vegetable during this time of year. I included helpful tips and tricks for finding the best corn on the cob as well.


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    Ingredients

    • 4 ears of corn
    • oil for brushing
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    1. Soaking Husks (optional) Corn can be grilled with the husk on or the husk off. Place the corn with husks on in a large enough vessel to store with water. This helps prevent the husks from burning.
    2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
    3. Peel back the husks and remove them. Brush the corn with oil and place on the grill.
    4. Let the corn on the cob cook for 10 minutes and turning the corn every now and then so that all sides get cooked.
    5. Spread butter or spritz the corn with butter spray.

    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Grill
    • Cuisine: American

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    • Serving Size: 1 ear

    Keywords: grilled corn on the cob

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