Cooking Corn On The Grill

When the weather gets warm, grilled corn on the cob is basically mandatory. The sweetness and crunch that comes with amazing summer corn complimented by a bit of smokey char, what could be better? But before you can get to that first bite, you have have pick out the best possible ears of corn. Here's what you need to know.

How To Buy The Best Corn:

When buying corn on the cob, the easiest way to find the best ears is to peel back the husks a bit to peek at the kernels. However, you definitely can't fully shuck 20 ears of corn at the grocery store when you plan to buy five. To find the best ears of corn, start by eye:

Look for ears with tight green husks and golden brown, slightly sticky tassels (that's the hairy bit up top).
Avoid brownish crackly husks and dry or black tassels.
Feel the ear for plump kernels, skipping those with holes where kernels didn't grow.

But, of course, the only way to really know is to take some home and throw 'em on the grill.

Husk Or No Husk?

If you want, you can grill corn with the husks still on: but first, partially shuck the corn (leaving the husks attached at the end) and remove as much of the silks as you can. Season the corn with salt and pepper, maybe a slick of butter or oil. Pull back the husks over the corn and plop them on the grill. This helps protect the corn kernels steam a bit while they're grilling, making them even more tender.

On the other hand, if you want to go from grill to mouth as quickly as possible, go ahead and shuck the corn completely before throwing them on the heat. Either way, grilled corn takes about 10 minutes, not much more or less. Now you're ready to dive in—pass the salt!

For more amazing recipe ideas, check out our 40+ easy corn recipes to make this summer. Think caprese corn salad, bacon corn pasta, and jalapeño popper creamed corn.

Also! Should you want to freeze your corn, make sure to check out our guide on how to do so. Hint: You're going to want to shave off the kernels first.

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Cal/Serv: 190

Yields: 4

Prep Time: 0 hours 5 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 15 mins

ears corn, shucked

Butter, for serving

Kosher salt

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Preheat grill to high and heat for 10 minutes. (Alternatively, preheat grill pan to high.) Add corn and cook, turning often, until charred all over, about 10 minutes.
Spread butter over warm corn and season with salt.

Nutrition (per serving): 190 calories, 3 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 13 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 347 mg sodium

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