Looking for the perfect side for those grilled ribs? Keep it simple and cheap when you learn how to grill corn on the cob the easy way. With minimal prep or fuss, this simple grilled side dish makes outdoor entertaining a breeze. That farmers market corn has never tasted so good!
The weather is turning warmer and we all know what that means…backyard barbecues. Are you looking for the perfect grilled recipes for outdoor entertaining? One of my family’s go-to summer entertaining recipes is grilled corn on the cob. Nothing screams summer like corn on the cob out on our rooftop deck. Our recipe produces juicy bursts of fresh corn with that summery, barbecue taste.
Just because our recipe is delicious does not mean it’s complicated. With our method of making corn on the cob, there is basically no prep necessary. That means more time to enjoy the weather and your family and friends. Another perk…corn is cheap! There’s no need to break the bank to enjoy delicious grilled food.
Learn how to grill corn on the cob the easy way!
Start by heating your grill to medium heat. Then remove a few outer layers of the corn husk. Next, place the corn (husks and all) onto the grill.
After grilling for about 10 minutes, flip your corn over to grill the other side. Grill for another 10 or so minutes until the corn kernels are yellow and tender.
Take your corn off the grill and remove the husks.
Add butter and season with salt and pepper for a more savory taste.
Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe Tips
Tip #1: Roll your corn on a stick of butter.
Instead of trying to spread butter on your corn on the cob with a knife, place a stick of cold butter on a plate and roll your hot corn on the butter stick. This will help get an even coating of butter on your corn and will be less messy.
Tip #2: Slice off the corn to avoid it getting stuck in your teeth.
If you don’t like getting corn stuck in your teeth, like me, then try the following: Butter and season your corn to your liking. Next, hold the corn on the cob vertically by its tip, with the corn on the cob bottom resting against your plate. Then, with a sharp knife, slice the corn off in strips. By cutting close to the cob core, you won’t waste corn and it will fall off in chunks making the corn easier to eat.
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob
- Optional: butter, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Remove a few outer layers of the corn husk.
- Place the corn (husks and all) onto the grill.
- Grill for about 10 minutes.
- Flip the corn to the other side, and grill 10 more minutes or until corn kernels are yellow and tender.
- Take the corn off the grill and remove the husks.
- Add butter and season with salt and pepper for a more savory taste.
Notes
Home Chef Tip #1: Instead of trying to spread butter on your corn on the cob with a knife, place a stick of cold butter on a plate and roll your hot corn on the butter stick. This will help get an even coating of butter on your corn and will be less messy.
Home Chef Tip #2: If you don't like getting corn stuck in your teeth, then try the following: Butter and season your corn to your liking. Next, hold the corn on the cob vertically by its tip, with the corn on the cob bottom resting against your plate. Then, with a sharp knife, slice the corn off in strips. By cutting close to the cob core, you won't waste corn and it will fall off in chunks making the corn easier to eat.
We hope you enjoy this simple Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe and tips from SoFabFood Home Chef, Amber from The DIY Lighthouse, as much as we do. If you love this recipe, you can find more like it by visiting our Outdoor Grilling section. For daily recipe inspiration, like us on Facebook and follow us on Pinterest. Enjoy!
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