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A platter of grilled corn on the cob topped with a variety of ingredients
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Ultimate Grilled Corn on The Cob

The Ultimate Grilled Corn on The Cob! Learn how to make the absolute best sweet corn on the grill.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Soaking Time:20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Corn on the Cob, Grilled Corn, Summer Recipes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ears fresh sweet corn
  • Butter and salt for serving (see blog post for recommended servings ideas)

Instructions

  • Gently peel back the green leaves from each corn cob, being careful to not remove them. Gently pull away the silks, and fold green leaves back over the cob.
  • Place ears of corn in a large stock pot or baking pan filled with water, allowing them to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Once ready to grill, heat your grill between 400 and 450°. Transfer each ear of corn directly to the grill and cover. Cook for about five minutes, and check: when kernels have brightened in color and are a vibrant yellow, they are ready! Remove from growing a lot too cool slightly.
  • Once cool enough to handle, peel back the green leaves from each corn cob. They should hold their place but feel free to use a bit of baking twine to tie the greens back to use as a “handle“. 
  • Serve as you like! Butter and salt are traditional, but you can sprinkle them with your favorite cheese, spice mix, or citrus to brighten up the flavors!