Grilled Corn on the Cob: Healthy to Eat, Quickto Cook.

Husk or No Husk?

You can grill corn with the husk. But make sure you partially shuck the corn to remove the silk. Next, season the corn with the pepper, salt, and butter. Now, pull back the husks and plop the corn cob on the grill. 

And, if you want it ready to go from grill to mouth, shuck the corn before putting it on the griller. Both ways, grilled corn takes less than 10 minutes and makes a healthy snack.

Buying the Best Corn

• The corn cob should have tight green husks and slightly sticky tassels in a golden brown hue.
• Don’t buy brownish crackly husks and black or dry tassels.
• The ear should have plump kernels. Avoid corn cobs with holes with no kernels.

Now, let’s get straight to the point: 

Recipes for Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

• Corn
• Butter (choose olive oil for a healthier alternative)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Herbs and toppings of your choice

Direction

• Preheat your oven to 350 F.
• Mix oil, herbs, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. 
• Spread the mixture over corn.
• Wrap each corn in aluminum foil and place it all on a baking sheet. 
• Roast corn for about 40 minutes. Make sure you turn them upside down after 20 minutes.
• Take out the corn and open the foil to expose the corn.
• Now, put it back in the oven and broil for 2-3 minutes. 
• Serve with butter on the top. Sprinkle more pepper and salt as desired.

Roasting Corn on the Cob on a Griller

Ingredients

• 4-6 ears fresh corn
• For the topping: Sea salt, butter, lime wedges, red pepper flakes
• Butter
• Vegan ranch

Direction

• Pull back the husks, remove the silks and close the husks back over the cob. 
• Soak it in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
• Heat your grill to medium-high heat, and place the corn on it while turning every 5 minutes. 
• After 15 minutes, remove the cob from the grill and tie back the husks. 
• Serve with any healthy and savory toppings of your choice.

Why do you Soak Corn Before Grilling?

If you want to grill corn in the husks, you should soak the husks. Soaking keeps husks from burning while adding little moisture to help the heat penetrate well while grilling. Results? Juicy, tender kernels loaded with corn flavor. 

Can You Grill Frozen Corn?

Absolutely! Grilling frozen corn on the cob lets you enjoy this healthy and delicious food all year long. In addition, you can store corn on the cob for several months.

Frozen corn is partially cooked. So, make sure you don’t overcook it. Wrap each cob in aluminum foil and follow the same process, as mentioned above, to cook it. It should take less than 10 minutes to grill frozen corn.