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How to Grill Corn on the Cob




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There are two basic ways to grill corn on the cob. You can either prepare the corn and cook the ears wrapped in tin foil, or you can grill the corn in the husks directly on the grill. The tin foil method takes more work than the more direct method. In terms of taste, both types are delicious.


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To Cook Corn in Tin Foil
Take the husks off the corn and clean off the silks. Get a fairly large piece of tin foil. Put the corn in the middle of the foil. Rub the corn with butter and sprinkle with salt and any other seasonings. Place the foil wrapped ears on the grill or put them in coals (but not in direct fire). Roll the ears occasionally to make sure that they cook evenly. After about 10 minutes, stick a fork through the tin foil to test for doneness. Fork check in more than one spot, since cooking can be uneven. Kernels will be soft when the corn is done. Remove from grill and cool a bit. Take foil off and eat. You'll have moist, buttery corn with this method.

To Cook Corn in Husks
Put corn (husks on) in a cooler of water or a big bucket. Be sure the ears are covered with water. You may have to mash the ears down a few times until they absorb enough water to stop floating to the top. Let the ears sit in the water for an hour or more. When you're ready to grill the corn, put the ears on the grill or lay them in the coals. Since they've been soaked in water, they take longer to cook, but they hardly ever burn. Turn or roll the ears occasionally and cook for around 15 minutes. The outside husks should be scorching some and will begin to dry and look crisp. Use a fork to check doneness. Kernels are soft when fully cooked. Remove husks and silks. They should fall right off. You can put the ears back on the grill quickly to add stripes and a little more flavor. Season and serve. With this method, you'll have a slightly dryer corn with smoky flavor.

Both tin foil and husk cooking methods produce delicious corn. If you use tin foil, the corn more closely resembles corn cooked on the cob in the house. Kids tend to like the buttery, wet taste better (in the beginning anyway). The husk method is, of course, healthier and produces a more interesting taste treat. I think husk grilled corn grows on you. If I had to make a call, I'd have to say it's a tie as to which is better. I guess that's why I rotate methods.


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