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Grilled Corn on the Cob

This is one of our favorite ways to prepare sweet corn on the cob. Cooking it on the grill gives it a beautiful char flavor that you just can't achieve in a pot of boiling water.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: corn
Servings: 6
Calories: 145kcal

Equipment

  • grill

Ingredients

  • 6 corn on the cob
  • 4 Tb butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Peel back the husks of each ear of corn and remove as much silk as possible. Do not remove the husk completely. After the silk has been removed, fold the husks back up.
  • Soak the corn (in the husk) in a sink of cold water for about 10 minutes.
  • Place the corn directly on a hot grill. Rotate the cob every 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove the corn from the grill and allow to cool for a couple of minutes before attempting to shuck the remaining husk.
  • Season with melted butter and salt and pepper.

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg