When summertime rolls around, corn is a plentiful vegetable that is a great side for many meals. One of the best ways to prepare corn on the cob for the perfect taste of summer is to cook it out on the grill. It is easy and fast to grill ears of corn and while it is easy, the flavor is sure to impress. You will find that you can grill this vegetable in several different ways. Here are a few different options for grilling ears for a wonderful side dish.
Grilling While Still in the Husk
One of the tastiest ways that you can grill corn on the cob is inside the husk. To get started, peel off some of the outer layers of husk, leaving several layers to keep the ears protected. Then you will need to put the whole cobs into a sink or pot full of cold water and allow to soak for about 15-20 minutes, ensuring that they are totally covered by the water. This helps to add moisture while cooking and also keeps the husks from catching on fire.
As you are soaking the cobs, preheat your grill to medium. Once the soaking is complete, remove the cobs and shake them off to remove water. Pull the husks back gently and only remove the silk. The kernels should be brushed with some butter or olive oil. You can add some seasonings before you rewrap the cobs in the husks. Good examples include black pepper, onion, garlic, salt, and other herbs.
Now you are ready to put the ears on the grill. Start by putting them on the bottom rack for several minutes, turning to keep charring from happening. Then, they should be placed on the top rack. Allow them to cook for another 15-20 minutes on the top rack. Once you remove the cobs, peel the husks away from the skin, make sure all the silk is removed, and serve with some butter.
Aluminum Foil Grilled Corn
Another option you have for grilling corn on the cob is grilling it in aluminum foil. To cook ears this way, peel away the husks, removing the husks and the silk. You will want to soak the whole cobs for about 20 minutes in cool water, which adds moisture to the corn. Then wrap them up in the aluminum foil, brushing with a bit of olive oil and adding seasonings. Roll up in the foil and ensure foil is completely closed around the corn so steaming can occur.
While you are grilling other food, place the aluminum foil wrapped cobs on the top rack of the grill, closing the grill to keep in the meat. Ensure you rotate the corn on a regular basis, allowing to cook for about 20-30 minutes on the top rack. Wear oven mitts to take the food off the grill and carefully unwrap the foil. Serve while hot.
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