How to Grill Corn on the Cob
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How to Grill Corn on the Cob
Description
How to Grill Corn on the Cob involves removing the husks and silks before applying an olive oil spray to each ear. The corn is placed directly on a medium-heat grill and cooked for 10 to 12 minutes, often rotated to ensure even cooking and some charring on all sides.
The grilling process softens the kernels while imparting a gentle smoky flavor and occasional crisp char marks. Once removed from the grill, the corn is brushed with butter and seasoned with salt and pepper to balance the sweetness and add richness.
This grilled corn makes a classic side dish for outdoor meals and pairs well with a variety of grilled meats and vegetables. It can be served directly on the cob or have kernels cut off for use in salads or salsas.
Alternative grilling methods include wrapping the corn in its husks or in aluminum foil to keep it moist, soaking the husks prior to grilling to prevent burning, and briefly charring on the grill for extra texture. Leftover corn can be stored in the refrigerator wrapped in foil or cut off the cob and reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 4 corn ears
- olive oil spray form
- butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- While the grill is preheating, remove husks and silk from the ears of corn.
- Spray each piece with olive oil spray and place them on the grill.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes making sure to rotate occasionally.
- As soon as the corn cobs are removed from the grill, brush with butter, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- Remove husks and silk before grilling for direct heat and slight char.
- Spray corn with olive oil to avoid sticking and enhance grilling.
- Grill 10-12 minutes over medium heat, rotating frequently for even cooking.
- Brush with butter and season with salt and pepper immediately after grilling.
- For juicier corn, soak husked ears in water for 30 minutes before grilling or wrap in foil.
- Leftovers can be stored wrapped in foil or kernel-cut in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Reheat cobs wrapped in foil in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes or microwave cut kernels briefly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 523IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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