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Review RecipeGrilled Corn On The Cob
Follow these easy steps to get perfect, flavorful grilled corn on the cob every time!
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Grilled corn on the cob is the kind of food that doesn’t need fanfare to steal the show. You bite in, and it’s all there—the snap of the kernels, the natural sweetness turned golden from the grill, a touch of smoke, and the rich melt of butter sinking into every groove. It’s simple, but unforgettable.
This is the kind of recipe that reminds you why fresh corn is worth waiting for. The grill brings out the best in it—no fuss, just a bit of heat and a few careful turns to coax out caramelized edges and that signature char that makes your mouth water before it even hits the plate.
Grilled Corn On The Cob Ingredients
You’ll need four to six ears of fresh corn on the cob, plus butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
✅ Pick the right corn: Go for ears with tight green husks and moist silks. If they’re dry, the corn inside will be too.
✅ Silk removal made easy: After husking, rinse under cold water and rub lightly with your hands to remove lingering silks—no fuss.
How To Make This Grilled Corn On The Cob Recipe
Most grilled corn recipes try to fix what isn’t broken. Wrapping it, pre-cooking it, smothering it before it’s even touched the flames. But this version keeps things simple for a reason. You husk it. You grill it. You season it at the end. The result? A cob that’s sweet, juicy, and smoky.
✅ How to get the grill ready. Oil the grates. Preheat to medium-high. You want a solid sear without flare-ups.
✅ Lid down = even cook. Turn the corn every two to three minutes. Close the lid between turns. You’re building even char, not burning. Closing the lid in between turns keeps the heat consistent and helps the corn cook through without drying out.
✅ Butter and salt go on after. This is the difference between soggy, oily corn and a cob that’s fresh and flavorful with every bite.
How To Serve
Add a sprinkle of salt, a swipe of butter, or your favorite seasoning——garlic salt, tajín, parmesan, smoked paprika—and you’ve got something that belongs in every backyard feast, from weeknight dinners to full-on summer parties.
✅ Serve it alongside yummy grilled chicken and pasta salad.
✅ Or our burgers or ribs with a Caesar salad.
Storage Instructions
Let leftover grilled corn cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can keep the cobs whole or cut the kernels off for easy reheating or tossing into salads, salsas, or pastas.
Reheat gently in the microwave, on the stovetop, or wrap in foil and warm on the grill.
There is nothing like grilled corn on the cob on a summer night. The smoky flavor takes it to the next level. This recipe for the best way to grill corn on the cob is perfect for those family backyard BBQ dinners. It’s roasted, juicy, and buttery sweet corn, and it’s a classic side that everyone will love.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
Follow these easy steps to get perfect, flavorful grilled corn on the cob every time!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 ears fresh corn on the cob
- butter, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste (or other preferred seasonings)
Instructions
- Prepare the grill by oiling the cooking grates and preheating the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 300 to 350ºF.
- Husk the corn, removing all husks and silks.
- Place the ears of corn on the oiled cooking grates. Cook for approximately 14 minutes, turning corn every 2 to 3 minutes and closing the lid in between.
- Remove the corn from the grill. Season the corn with salt and butter, or as desired.
Notes
- When selecting fresh corn on the cob, try to find ears of corn whose silks still seem moist.
- To get rid of all those pesky bits of silk, run the corn cobs under cold water to rinse them off.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 673IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
jay platte says
this is a perfect side dish!! so yummy!
Gloria says
Perfect summer side dish!