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Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 ears
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Grilling corn on the cob brings out its deliciously sweet flavor. All you need is butter and some salt and pepper to perfect it!
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Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob with the husk
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt plus more for serving
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • Unsalted butter optional; for serving

Instructions

  • Peel back the husk without removing it completely.
    4 ears corn on the cob
    a corn con with the corn silk still attached on a wooden cutting board.
  • Remove and discard the corn silk. Fold the husk back into place.
    a corn cob with the husk peeled back and the silks removed on a wooden cutting board.
  • Fill a large bowl with water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of salt until dissolved. Add the corn to the water and let it soak for 10-20 minutes.
    1 tablespoon kosher salt
    4 ears of corn with the husks folded over them in a green bowl filled with salty water.
  • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Remove the corn from the water and place it on the grill. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
    2 grilled ears of corn in the husks on a grill pan.
  • Remove the husks before serving and slather with butter, salt and pepper to taste.
    Ground black pepper, Unsalted butter

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Notes

  • When shopping for corn, peel back the husk just a bit and look for kernels that are plump.
  • To grill corn without the husks, remove and discard the husk and silk. Place the corn directly on the grill, no need to soak, and cook for 10 minutes, turning often to char all sides of the corn
  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store corn on the cob in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ear | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1758mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg