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.
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
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
- 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.
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.
Spread butter or spritz the corn with butter spray.
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
Depending on the size of the corn, it can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes.
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.
No you do not, just place it directly on the grill with or without the husks on and let it cook.
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.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn
- oil for brushing
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Peel back the husks and remove them. Brush the corn with oil and place on the grill.
- Let the corn on the cob cook for 10 minutes and turning the corn every now and then so that all sides get cooked.
- Spread butter or spritz the corn with butter spray.
- Category: Easy
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
Keywords: grilled corn on the cob
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