Grilled corn on the cob (on the BBQ) is easy to make, delicious, and a great way to keep a kitchen cool on hot days, by cooking outside!
Do you enjoy corn on the cob? We LOVE corn on the cob! Each summer, I try to pick up fresh corn at the grocery store or farmer’s market whenever I can.
For most of our married life I simply boiled the corn with a teensy tiny bit of sugar in the water. That’s the way I used to cook corn on the cob most of the time.
But in the past couple years I’ve realized just how absolutely delicious grilled corn on the cob can be.
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How To Make Easy Grilled Corn On The Cob
There are several methods for grilling corn… we’ve grilled it with the husks still on, after soaking it in water (to prevent burning). That is delicious, and “steams” the corn inside the husk.
Another way to grill corn is the method I’m sharing today. This method is perfect if you just want to get corn on the grill, then onto the table, but don’t want to soak the corn in water.
Here’s The Method We Use For Grilled Corn On The Cob
Soooo… always start with FRESH corn. Corn on the cob is the best when it is at its peak locally during the Summer months.
Whether you get fresh corn from your own garden, a grocery store, farmer’s market, or a friend who is feeling generous with their harvest, it doesn’t matter. Just get yourself some fresh yummy ears of corn!
For this method used for grilled corn on the cob, you will need to completely remove the corn husks and as much of the corn “silk” as possible before starting. Rinse, then dry off corn.
Lightly brush each ear of corn you are using with a very mild tasting cooking oil (I used vegetable oil). Make sure to brush the oil on all sides.
Time To Grill The Corn On The Cob!
Preheat your charcoal BBQ grill until the coals are ready (hot, hot, hot) or a gas grill has reached a high temperature.
We grilled the corn this time on our beloved Weber charcoal grill with some yummy looking baby back ribs. Now THAT’S gonna be a good dinner!
Cook the corn for 2-3 minutes on the hot grill, then rotate each ear of corn a quarter turn. It should be “barely charred” or have light brown grill marks on it.
See how the ears of corn are starting to have a slight “char” on the kernels? That is GOOD.
Keep rotating the ears of corn a quarter turn every 2-3 minutes. If the coals are hot enough, the total time to cook the grilled corn on the cob is usually about 10 minutes.
Be careful to not let the kernels burn too much, but a good char on each piece of corn is wonderful!
When Is The Corn Done?
Once the corn has been grilled on all sides (after about 10-11 minutes), the corn should be done!
Transfer the grilled corn on the cob to a serving plate, add butter, season to taste with salt and pepper, and dig in!
Go ahead and chomp away on this summertime treat – it’s really delicious! We love the slight smoky taste the corn has after being grilled.
How Else Can I Use Grilled Corn?
Another way to use grilled corn on the cob is to let it cool, then slice off the kernels from the cob.
The grilled corn kernels taste wonderful when added to a Southwestern-style salad like Black Bean Corn & Tomato Salad w/ Avocado Cilantro Dressing, soup or a taco salad. A great smoky grilled corn flavor will be instantly added to that dish!
There are so many different ways to cook corn on the cob… this is one simple method that we enjoy using. It’s nice to cook a piece of meat AND the corn on the grill at the same time!
Sure hope you will consider trying it this EASY way! If you enjoy dishes with fresh corn, may I also suggest my recipes for Grilled Unshucked Corn On the Cob and Fresh Corn Sauté with Red Peppers and Onions?
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- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (or light tasting oil)
- 1 teaspoon butter (or more, to taste)
- 1 pinch salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 pinch black pepper (or more, to taste)
Completely remove the corn husks and as much of the corn "silk" as possible before starting. Rinse, and dry off corn.
- Lightly brush each ear of corn you are using with a very mild tasting cooking oil (I used vegetable oil). Make sure to brush the oil on all sides.
Preheat your BBQ grill until you have very hot coals or a high temperature reading. When hot, place corn ears on grill. After 2-3 minutes cooking the corn on the hot grill, rotate each ear a quarter turn. Keep rotating the ears of corn a quarter turn every 2-3 minutes. If the coals are hot enough, the total time to cook the ears of corn is usually about 10-11 minutes. Be careful to not let the kernels burn too much, but a good char is wonderful!
When corn is grilled on all sides (after about 10-11 minutes), the corn should be done! Transfer the grilled corn on the cob to a serving plate, add butter, season to taste with salt and pepper, and dig in! Enjoy!
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