Grilled Corn

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This Grilled Corn recipe is the perfect side dish for all of your backyard BBQs and summer meals. Simple and delicious recipe.

Grilled Corn on the Cob

We tested three different grilling methods for grilling corn, and this is by far the best! Simple, minimal prep, flavorful, and with a perfect crunch!

Whether you grow it yourself, pick it up at your local farm stand or grocery store, this recipe is going to be a hit! With its simplicity and deliciousness, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an easier or tastier side dish recipe this summer.

What to serve with Grilled Corn

When it comes to summer side dishes, sweet corn recipes of any kind nears the top of our list of favorites! This Grilled Corn recipe is a great accompaniment to so many other dishes like our Venison Burgers or Easy Beef Sliders. It also goes well with Ham and Cheese Sliders or Sloppy Joes. My kiddos particularly enjoy this recipe with our Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich recipe – great when we’re craving some of our favorite Midwestern foods!

Here are a few more of our faves:

Grilled Corn FAQs

How long to grill corn?

For this recipe, you will need to allot about 10-15 minutes to properly grill it. Some factors to consider are the heat of your grill and how close it is to the source of heat. These factors may speed up or slow down your cooking time.

How to reheat grilled corn on the cob?

Wrap each ear of corn with a pat of butter, 1 teaspoon of water, salt, and pepper in aluminum foil and bake it in a 350°F oven for 7-10 minutes or until heated through,

How to season grilled corn?

Typically, melted butter, salt, and pepper are enough for me. But, sometimes, I like to change things up with a compound butter – a butter with herbs or seasonings added to it.

Do you have to soak corn before grilling it?

We tested three different grilling methods for grilling corn, and this is by far the best! This recipe does NOT require soaking. Soaking added nothing but time to the recipe.

Recipe Tips

Store any leftover corn in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Leaving the husks on results in a great steam cook for the corn and leaves a slightly smoky flavor.
We found it best to remove all of the silk before cooking. This makes it easier and quicker to peel and eat when handling the hot corn. But if you want to reduce prep, you can just cut the tips of the husks and silks before grilling and leave the interior silk.
We tested soaking the corn before grilling as well as directly grilling the corn without husks. This was by far the best method – perfect smoky corn without being overcooked or charred. Soaking added nothing but time to the recipe.

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Grilled Corn

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

This Grilled Corn recipe is the perfect side dish for all of your backyard BBQs and summer meals. Simple and delicious recipe.

Ingredients

6 ears corn

Instructions

Preheat your grill to a medium temperature (350°F-450°F).
Peel back the husks of the corn but do not tear them off completely. Remove any silk and then pull the husks back up to wrap around the corn.
Place the ears of corn on a preheated grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes. The husks may char; this is perfectly normal. The corn is done when the kernels are bright yellow.
Remove husks and serve with your choice of toppings.

Notes

Serve with butter, salt, elote seasoning, compound butter, and more.
Store any leftover corn in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Leaving the husks on results in a great steam cook for the corn and leaves a slightly smoky flavor.
We found it best to remove all of the silk before cooking. This makes it easier and quicker to peel and eat when handling the hot corn. But if you want to reduce prep, you can just cut the tips of the husks and silks before grilling and leave the interior silk.
We tested soaking the corn before grilling as well as directly grilling the corn without husks. This was by far the best method - perfect smoky corn without being overcooked or charred. Soaking added nothing but time to the recipe.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 99Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 261mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g

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