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How to Make THE BEST Grilled Corn on the Cob
My method for cooking grilled corn is the easiest ever, and the only way I cook corn on the cob. There's no soaking or removing of the husks. Just toss the corn on the cob in the husks directly on the hot grill grates, cover, and let them steam.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
ears of corn
Calories:
128 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ears corn on the cob fresh sweet
- 4 tablespoons butter flavored or plain
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- To grill corn, preheat the grill to high heat, about 450-500°F. Keep the corn in its husk but strip the outermost layer of husk from the corn. Snip the top end of the corn silk so it doesn't catch fire during grilling. Place the corn on the grates and close the grill to cook for about 5 minutes. Rotate the cobs every few minutes for 10-12 minutes total or until the husks are charred and the corn begins to smell fragrant.
- Remove the corn from the grill and use a towel to remove the husks and silk. Slather with butter and salt and pepper or your choice of flavored butters. If you prefer a smokier charred corn on the cob, simply add the shucked corn back to the grill for 1-2 minutes after husking for just a little more char.
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Notes
- Don't have a grill? You can still achieve a nice charred flavor by using a cast iron grill pan or skillet. For this method, you will need to husk your corn. Put a little oil or butter in a skillet and get it hot. Place your corn in the skillet and turn every few minutes, getting a nice sear on all sides.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
243mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
343IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 ears of corn
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.