I love it when fresh sweet corn is available at the market! You can find corn on the cob in grocery stores year-round, but it’s extra delicious when it’s freshly picked from a farm nearby. Grilled corn is an easy way to create a tasty veggie side dish in just a few minutes. Make your own version of Mexican street corn (Elote), or enjoy grilled corn with plenty of butter and salt. Looking for more grilled vegetable ideas? Try making grilled portobello mushrooms, cauliflower steaks, or grilled veggie kabobs!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients For Making Grilled Corn
Here’s what you need to make this easy summer side dish: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Corn – Fresh sweet corn (local if at all possible, it’s so good when it’s super fresh!) is what you want for this recipe. You can make as many pieces as you can fit on your grill. Butter – Corn on the cobb requires a generous amount of butter! Melt a few tablespoons so that it’s easy to brush on the cobbs. Seasonings – Here I seasoned the corn after it was cooked with Trader Joe’s Elote seasoning and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese. You can add your own favorites, or simply some salt.
How To Make Grilled Corn on the Cob
Recipe Tips
Soaking is optional, but I highly recommend it. Grilling corn that hasn’t been soaked can sometimes result in dry, undercooked kernels. Adding moisture through soaking gets the corn cooked perfectly. You can cook the corn on the grill longer if you enjoy your grilled corn with extra char. Preheating and cleaning the grill are important. This will ensure that the corn doesn’t stick.
Storing Tips
Store leftover grilled corn in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. It’s delicious cut off the cobb and eaten cold in salads.
How To Grill Corn on the Cobb with Husks On
The method I’m showing you here is perfect when you want blackened, charred, slightly smoky ears. If you want the corn to be cooked on the grill but not charred, use the husks to protect it.
Start by removing the outer husks from the ears. Then peel back the inner husks, but don’t remove them. Pull off the corn silk, then wrap the inner husks back around each ear. Soak the corn for 10-20 minutes in cold water. Then, grill the corn as directed in the recipe card. The wet husks will protect it from burning and help to steam the kernels as the grill heats everything up.
What To Serve With Grilled Corn
Serve this char-grilled corn with your favorite grilled dinners. You can cook everything outside, and at the same time! Grilled Salmon is very easy to make on the grill, and comes out perfect every time using my recipe. Grilled Cornish Hens are another delicious option for a more sophisticated summer dinner party. Others you should try include Grilled BBQ Chicken, Grilled Shrimp Kabobs, and easy Grilled Pizza. Cut the Grilled Corn off of the cobb and use it as an ingredient in a Shrimp Cobb Salad or sprinkled over Ground Beef Nachos. Save this recipe for the next time you have some delicious fresh corn to cook up! Be sure to Pin it so that more people can find it too. © Little Sunny Kitchen
