Grilled Corn on The Cob Recipe

Grilling corn on the cob is an easy way to prepare a fresh, sweet, and smoky side that’s fit for any occasion: weeknight dinners, outdoor cookouts, summer get-togethers, and beyond.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 ears corn
• 1/4 cup olive oil (use only if grilling without husks)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (more as needed (optional))
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- To prepare corn with husks: ---
2. 2Peel the husks back from the corn, keeping them attached to the cob.
3. 3Remove the silk strands as best as you can. Bring the husks back to cover the kernels and the cob.
4. 4Fill a large pot with tap water and place the cobs in the pot. Let them soak for 15 minutes.
5. 5Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 425 degrees F.
6. 6Remove the corn cobs from the water, shaking to remove as much water as possible.
7. 7Place cobs directly on the grill grate and grill for 15 minutes, uncovered, rotating every 3-5 minutes for even cooking.
8. 8Remove the husks from the cob and serve the corn with butter, kosher salt, and pepper, if desired.
9. 9--- To prepare the corn without husks: ---
10. 10Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 425 degrees F.
11. 11Remove the husks and silk from the corn cobs.
12. 12Generously brush the olive oil over all the corn cobs.
13. 13Place the corn cobs on the grill grate. Grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes, and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes or to your desired level of “char.” The corn is done when the kernels are tender and have a slight char. You can check by piercing a kernel with a knife or fork; it should be tender and juicy.
14. 14Remove and serve with butter, kosher salt, and pepper, if using.