Secrets of Grilling Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob and grilling are two summer favorites. Grilled corn on the cob is a great addition to any grilled meal and is easy to do. There are two main ways to grill corn on the cob, the first is with the husk off, and the second with the husk on. One of my favorite ways is to husk fresh corn on the cob, rinse with water, brush butter or margarine on the corn with a pastry brush, sprinkle with salt and pepper, wrap in aluminum foil, and put on the grill. Turn every 10 minutes and cook for a total of 30 minutes. The water helps steam the corn and the butter, salt, and pepper give the corn a delicious buttery moist taste as it is grilled. A different way to grill corn with the husk off is to husk the corn, rinse, and then boil until just done. Then put the corn directly on a hot grill and brush with melted butter. Broil the corn until the tips of the kernels just start to brown. Brush with melted butter again when done and season as desired. This method allows you to start the corn cooking while grilling the main course, and then to finish the corn off on the grill, giving it that distinctive grilled flavor. A slightly different method is to pull back the husks but leave them attached. Remove the silk and rinse as before. Gather the husks at the end of the cob (where they are attached) and tie them together to form a handle. Brush butter and seasonings on the cob. Put the cobs on the grill with medium heat, cooking for 10-12 minutes. A piece of foil placed under the husk handles will keep them from burning. The corn will be a golden brown color when done. Grilling corn directly in their husks is the other way to roast corn. In this method, peel back the corn husks, without removing them, remove the silk, and then rinse the corn. Replace the husks and secure them with twine. Soak the cobs in water for 1-2 hours. After soaking, place the corn on hot coals or on the grill for about 30 minutes. Turn each cob as its husk turns to white, yellow, and then brown. The moist husks will steam the corn and keep the corn from burning. You can also brush butter on the cob and add seasonings after soaking in water and before replacing the husks. This method will give the corn a very strong roasted flavor that is a favorite of many. A variation of this method is to leave the silk on and then remove after grilling is done. Each of these methods work very well, and you should try each to see which one is your favorite. You can also use a variety of seasonings in addition to, or instead of salt and pepper. These can be mixed with the butter prior to brushing on the corn, or can be sprinkled on the corn after brushing it with butter. Seasoning possibilities include minced garlic, basil, cilantro, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, lemon pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, or any of your other favorite seasonings. Each will give the corn a very distinctive taste. Scott Carey has several interests and hobbies, including outdoor cooking. Visit Outdoor Cooking Magic for outdoor cooking tips and recipes. Look for information on some of his other interests, such as computers, eBay, and gardening at InfoTesoro. |
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