Don’t wait to find out if summer even happened if you haven’t bitten into a sweet, juicy ear of grilled corn on the cob with butter dripping down your chin and salt and spices on your lips.
One of the first items to sell out at our neighborhood farmers market is fresh corn, and there’s a good reason for that: grilled corn is delicious (just read the reviews for this Grilled Corn Salad).
The grill performs a culinary miracle by transforming a vegetable that could easily taste rather bland into a container of unadulterated summer joy.
It is extremely easy to make, largely takes place outside, and honors the bounty of the season.
- Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes; drain. Pat corn dry. Combine the butter and parsley; spread over corn. …
- Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning often, 20-25 minutes. Serve with cheese.
Corn On The Cob On The Grill | With Husks
Grilled Corn in Husks 🔗
If you’re new to grilled corn in the husk, season the ears with butter, Parmesan cheese and parsley. It’s especially good! Be sure to give the corn a long soak before putting it on the grill. Hot off the grate, the kernels are moist and tender with a wonderful, sweet flavor. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Prep: 20min
Total: 40min
Nutrition Facts: calories 196 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch
Ingredients:
- 4 large ears sweet corn in husks
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instruction:
Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Soak in cold water for 20 minutes; drain. Pat corn dry. Combine the butter and parsley; spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat until tender, turning often, 20-25 minutes. Serve with cheese.
FAQ
How long should you grill corn in the husk?
Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels; serve with the BBQ Butter and/or Herb Butter. Place the corn on the grill; close the cover; and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until the kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife.
Is it better to grill corn with the husk on or off?
With the husks on! As opposed to grilling corn that has been raw, boiled, or blanched, keeping the husks on the corn cobs shields it from the heat of the grill and aids in steaming it into tenderness.
Do you have to soak corn before grilling in husk?
No, corn on the cob does not need to be soaked before grilling; however, if you are grilling corn in the husk, it is a good idea to soak your corn to prevent burning or catching fire.
How long does it take to cook corn in the husk on a charcoal grill?
Grill corn for about 15 minutes, turning it every 2 to 3 minutes as the husk darkens and the kernels steam inside the husk. Just place the corn directly over the coals.