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    How to Grill Corn in the Husk

    July 27, 2020 by Emily Cooper Leave a Comment

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    Wondering how to grill corn in the husk? This simple tutorial will change the way you cook corn on the cob, especially during the summer!

    How to Grill Corn in the Husk in pan

    The easiest way to make corn more summer? Grilled, baby. Not only does it keep your house crazysexycool, but also gives each cob a hint of that quintessential smokey flavor that only a grill can do.
    If all else fails, you at least get to potentially watch corn husks catch on fire, so there's that. 🙂

    What makes this grilled corn delicious and healthy

    • corn on the cob
    • water

    How to grill corn in the husk

    Start by placing 4 ears of corn on the cob in a large pot or bowl. Cover with water, and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling. You can also fill up your sink with water if you don't have a pot or bowl big enough to fit the corn, if you want to do a larger batch.

    How to Grill Corn in the Husk Soaking in Water

    Preheat your gas grill to medium heat, and place ears of corn directly on grill grates.

    How to Grill Corn in the Husk on Grill

    Turn each ear of corn every couple of minutes, once it starts to get charred. Continue cooking and turning until all sides are charred. Remove from heat, and let cool for at least 5 minutes before peeling, and serving.

    How to Grill Corn in the Husk Cooked

    Pro Tips

    • Don't skip the soak! This helps to keep the corn husks from burning too quickly, and giving the corn some moisture to steam and cook in the husk.
    • Serve your grilled corn with any desired toppings like butter, salt, or even crumbled feta!

    FAQS

    My husks are catching on fire! What do I do?

    Relax. That's normal. The outer layers of the husk will most likely burn and fall off. Just don't skip the soak! This helps prevent more of the husk layers from burning, and slows down the process. If you find they are really posing a problem, your heat on the grill may be too high. Try turning down the heat a little bit to see if it helps.

    Can you reheat this grilled corn?

    You can reheat this grilled corn after it is removed from the husk. Add to a microwave-safe dish, and reheat for 2-3 minutes, or until warmed through.

    Does the grilled corn have to be refrigerated?

    If you have leftovers, yes I would refrigerate for storing. I recommend taking out of the husk before storing since the burned husk layers can get messy when stored. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

    Money-Saving Tips for this Grilled Corn

    Shop the sales. Summertime is the best time for corn! Not only is it super sweet, but is often the cheapest. Make the most of corn season, and enjoy it all summer long. 🙂 If you still want to make it not in summer, keep an eye out on sales flyers to see if it is cheaper this week or next. You can always try the farmer's markets too!

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and a rating to let me know how it came out!

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    How to Grill Corn in the Husk in pan

    How to Grill Corn in the Husk


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Wondering how to grill corn in the husk? This simple tutorial will change the way you cook corn on the cob, especially during the summer!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 ears of corn in husk
    • 8 cups
    • desired toppings (butter, salt, pepper, etc)

    Instructions

    1. Peel any loose husks off each ear of corn.
    2. Place corn in a large pot or bowl, and cover with water.
    3. Let corn sit at least 15-30 minutes.
    4. Preheat gas grill to medium heat.
    5. Strain water, and place corn directly on grill.
    6. Cook about 10-15 minutes, rotating each ear of corn every few minutes until all sides are charred.
    7. Remove from heat, and let cool at least 5 minutes before peeling and serving with desired toppings.

    Notes

    • If you want a bit of char on your corn, cut remove the silk and husks from the top ¼ of each ear of corn so that it is in direct contact with the grill.
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 15 min
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Grill
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving (no toppings)
    • Calories: 88
    • Sugar: 6
    • Sodium: 15
    • Fat: 1.5
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 19
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 3
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: corn, grill, summer, vegetables, side dish, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, on the cob

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