This Spicy Garlic Grilled Corn on the Cob is the perfect vegetable side dish for your next get together. Cooking corn in the husk on the grill will be your new favorite thing!
Grilled corn on the cob just screams summer. We love going down to the local farm and grabbing fresh corn on cob throughout the summer season and we’re so sad when it ends. We all, especially our youngest, just love corn on the cob. I remember growing up and my mom would literally drench her corn in melted butter and sprinkle an absurd amount of salt all over one ear. I used to laugh that she was eating corn soup and the butter was her broth. This recipe is much healthier, but every time I eat corn on the cob, I think about my mom.
How to Grill Corn in Husks
There’s so many ways to cook corn on the cob, but cooking corn in the husk on the grill is one of my favorites. First, soak the corn in water. After that, carefully pull back the husk to about half an inch from the bottom. Then, remove the corn silks. Next, spread butter and seasoning mix onto the corn. Carefully pull the husks back up. Grill at approximately 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until fork tender, turning every 5 minutes.
How long do you have to soak corn before grilling?
When cooking corn on the cob on the grill, you should soak it in water for 30-60 minutes beforehand. Soaking in water softens the husks, making them easier to work with and get down as far as possible without breaking off. Soaking corn also allows for more moisture to be retained so the corn doesn’t burn on the grill.
How long do you grill corn?
Grilling corn on the cob is easy peasy! Start by preheating the grill to 400 degrees. Then, you want to place your corn on the cob in the husk on the grill for 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes. This will ensure perfectly cooked corn on the cob. After the 20 minutes, you can slightly peel back the husk and test with a fork. The corn kernels should be soft and easily pierced with a fork.
This Spicy Garlic Grilled Corn on the Cob is the perfect vegetable side dish for your next get together. Cooking corn in the husk on the grill will be your new favorite thing!
- 6 ears corn on the cob
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (use vegan butter if needed)
- 3 tsp chili powder, divided
- 3 tsp garlic powder, divided
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Soak corn in husk for 30-60 minutes.
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Heat grill to 400 degrees.
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Peal back the corn husks without removing them and then remove all the corn silk.
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Liberally rub 1 tbsp of butter over each ear of corn.
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Then sprinkle 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1/2 tsp garlic powder over each ear.
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Pull husks back up and over the ear of corn.
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Place on grill and cook for 20 minutes, rotating every 5 minutes. Corn should be tender when pierced with a fork.
*Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.
**This post was original published on 9/9/2014. Images to the original post are below.
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