What do you need? Simple. Corn with the husks still on and a hot grill! Easy peasy.
Pull down the bigger leaves, taking off anything that looks bad and taking out all of the "silk", and save a few of the thinner pieces of husk. If there aren't some stringy thin ones, cut one into a few strips.
When you have all your corn cleaned and tied up, soak them for about an hour in a tub or bucket of cold water. This will keep the husks from burning right up on the grill, and will keep the corn all nice and juicy!
When the corn is almost ready to come out, start your grill to heat. You want it to be about medium heat - if you have a really hot grill, move the corn over to the side where it won't overcook too fast. You don't want flames hitting the corn.
Remove the corn from the water and place it on the grill. Turning frequently, grill the corn for 12-15 minutes, turning every so often so that it cooks evenly. When the husks have almost completely charred or turned a nice brown color, the corn is ready to take off!
Pull the husks off, butter it up, and you are ready to eat!
If you want to take it a step further, make a nice herbal butter to put on the corn - just soften a stick of butter, add a handful of fresh herbs, chopped well (basil is really good on grilled corn!), a pinch of salt and pepper and mix well. Slather on the hot cooked corn - delish!!
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~nothing like the warm days of summer and fresh corn on the cob! we l♥♥♥ved to grill it and add butter, lime juice and chili powder for a savory twist...thanks for sharing...warm wishes and brightest blessings~
That looks wonderful! II think I will try the tip about Basil too. I have some beautiful fresh basil growing on my patio.
One cool way to make corn on the cob when you are having a big party-- and you want to get a lot done at once-- and don't have the time to stand over it or the grill space for it-- just put them all in a clean dishwasher (wrapped in foil if you like) and run it through a cycle.
You can cook up to like 100 ears of corn that way while you do other things.
Yum! Definately making that this weekend!! Thanks!
Cheers!
Please can you come to my house and give me step-by-step instructions on how to cook? I'm rubbish in the kitchen! :o(
Love to cook on barbque.
Coffee is on.
You should cook for me....I have no skills compared to you!
Cool. I'm not a big corn-eater, but this reminded me of something quite similar I did years ago. Only difference was I plunged the corn and husks into water and then season the ears with herbs/spices.salt before wrapping them up.
I may have to revisit this with my annual fresh corn-inclusive dinner. THANKS for the memory jog!
The best way to eat corn on the cob. Here's a handy tip though. My husband taught me to pull back the husks after it's cooked and use it as a handle. Very convenient!
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