How to Grill Corn on the Cob in the Husk
For the juiciest, tastiest corn that is SUPER easy to make, you must grill it in the husk! Here's all you need to know about how to make perfect grilled corn in the husk, right on your BBQ.
Ingredients
- 6 cobs of corn
Optional toppings
- butter
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium high, about 400°F (205°C).
- Prep your corn. Peel off and discard the outer two or three layers of the husk and give it a quick rinse if there's any dirt. I like to pull out the top of the silks just so there's less to mess with once it's cooked. The remainder will burn off or come off easily after the corn has cooked. You can break off the stem end of the corn at this point as well; I do that sometimes but it's not required.
- Place the corn directly on the grill and close the lid if your barbecue has one. Open the lid and use tongs to to turn the corn 1/4 turn about every 2-3 minutes, until the husks are well browned and the corn is steaming — about 15 minutes.
- Remove the cobs from the grill and let them cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Once the corn has cooled, peel back the husk, pull off the silky strands, and discard them — they’ll come off easily because the corn is nicely steamed. You can leave the peeled-back husk on to use as a handle (it’s a little messy but worth it!), or simply cut it off.
- All that’s left to do is dress it up the way you like it — I like the typical smear of butter along with a couple of dashes of salt and pepper.
Notes
Nutrition info is for corn only.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cob, Calories: 77kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 14mg, Potassium: 243mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 168IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 2mg, Iron: 0.5mg