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The best grilled corn on the cob recipe, beautifully presented on a plate.
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Best Grilled Corn on the Cob

The Best Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe Ever - how to grill corn on the cob - is the best foolproof method to grill perfect corn on the cob every time, no soaking required. Perfect corn on the cob for cookouts, BBQ parties, or anytime you're grilling!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: corn
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, bbq sides, corn, grilled vegetables, side dishes, smoked corn
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 183kcal
Author: Courtney ODell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn cleaned with husk and silks removed
  • 4 tablespoons room temperature soft butter or olive oil
  • 1/2-1/4 teaspoon sea salt and pepper per ear of corn
  • pepper to taste
  • 4 large squares of foil

Instructions

  • Preheat grill to 450 degrees or high temp on a gas grill. 
  • De-hull corn and remove all strings.
  • Pat dry with paper towel to remove any excess moisture from corn.
  • Generously coat corn with butter, salt and pepper.
  • Wrap in foil tightly.
  • Grill for 45 minutes on a top rack- turning sides every 10 minutes.
  • When corn is lightly charred, kernels have wrinkled a bit, and are soft to the touch, corn is done. 
  • Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g