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A plate of four grilled corn on the cobs
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Grilled Corn On The Cob

Grilled corn on the cob is a quintessential BBQ side dish! So, I'll show you how to achieve juicy, charred corn through two easy methods. Watch the video below!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled Corn, Grilled Corn On The Cob, Grilled Corn Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn
  • Optional: avocado oil to brush the corn, if grilling without the husk
  • Optional: butter, salt and pepper for topping
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Instructions

Without The Husk

  • Remove the husks and silks from each corn. Lightly brush the naked corn with avocado oil or another neutral, high-heat oil.
    Brushing oil on a corn on the cob for grilling
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the corn directly on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 10 minutes, rotating every few minutes for an even char.
    Grilling corn on the cobs on an outdoor grill
  • Using tongs, remove the corn from the grill and transfer to a plate. Top with a pat of butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.
    A circle plate with grilled corn on the cobs next to salt and pepper.

With The Husk

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place your corn on the grill, close the lid, and cook for 15 minutes, while rotating every few minutes. The husk will become blackened.
  • Using tongs, remove the corn from the grill and transfer to a plate. Let it cool to the touch before removing the husks and silks.
  • Top the corn with a pat of butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper before serving.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg