One of my favorite ways to eat corn is grilled. My taste for grilled corn cobs is something I embraced since I moved to the United States, for good.
We are all made of corn. I always say it. From Canada to the Argentinean Patagonia, on this continent we are made of corn. But here in the United States, corn is sweet, juicy, and different from the one I used to eat while in Venezuela.
Here corn ears seem made from sugar. Sweet and juicy. Unlike those I have in my memory as a girl from Caracas: with firmer and drier grains. For these characteristics, I had to adjust my torta de jojoto and cachapas‘ recipes.
Precisely, because they are so sweet and juicy, corn cobs in America are second to none for grilling. And since grilling makes everything tastier, in my house we are enjoying a true “corn mania”, commanded by my son Tomás Eugenio (9) who cannot resist a good grilled corn on the cob.
Every time we turn on the grill, ears of corn come. We eat them with some butter, salt and pepper and trust me: there is no better way to have corn on the cob.
And when they were leftover, I slice the corn off the cob, and save it away to make my black bean and grilled corn salad or my jalapeño cornbread muffins.
How to Make Grilled Corn on The Cob
The secret to making corn cobs super tender is to soak them in water for about 15 minutes. Then, you put them on the grill. I also grill them on indirect fire to avoid burning them. Only after they are almost done, I place them for a few seconds directly on the flames to achieve that uneven color and texture.
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Grilled corn on the cob
Ingredients
- 6 corn ears entire without leaves or beard
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill.
- In a pot with water, add some salt and soak the ears of 10-15 minutes.
- Grill the cobs over indirect heat, for 5 minutes, turn them and grill for 5 more minutes.
- Put the cobs over direct heat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Do not be afraid if you char them a little: you’ll get a better, more complex flavor.
- Spread the cob with butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
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Corn is my favorite! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
xoxo
Lovely
Thank you my dear.
This is one of my favorite side dishes and snacks too! So easy to make.
You are preaching to the converted my friend! Me and my sons all love corn!
Me tooooooo!
I love corn on the cob so I’ll definitely try this out! I didn’t know about soaking them in water so that’s a great tip
That’s a summer favorite. Thanks for stopping by, Lydia.
We have just got monsoons and now grilled corn is gonna be a regular feature. Love having a nice and hot corn by adding some spices and lemon juice to it and enjoying it as we see the rain drops falling.
That sounds goooooooood! Thanks for stopping by Aditi!
I love it when you grate cheese and brush butter on it. So yummy!
Just thinking of elotes callejeros! Yum!
Grilled corn cobs are so tasty. Especially with butter and salt they are just delicious!
Exactly! The simpler the better!
I was just saying to my partner that the best thing ever done on a BBQ is corn on the cob! Nothing can beat it in my eyes.
I so agree with you Nixie!
loosk very delicious! I like corn and eating it grilled reminds me of my childhood
Thank you Lyosha!
Corn on the cob is easily my favorite side. I appreciate all your tips.
Thank you Melissa!
We LOVE our corn on the cob and eat it regularly. The taste you’re describing is why corn here is actually referred to as ‘sweet corn’. My favourite type comes from the mid to Northern Ontario region of Canada and is called ‘Maple Sweet’. It’s a lighter coloured corn and the taste is so sweet and incredible! Definitely worth trying if you’re ever in the area and get the chance!
Now I NEED to try that maple variety! Thanks for sharing!
Grilled corn is mine fav of all.. i just love it..grilled corn is the best dish for your taste..but i haven’t any idea it can be made in such way..thanks for sharing this..it is much helpful,,,,
Thanks for stopping by!
Grilled charcoal is my absolute favorite. As a matter of fact i’m going to bbq today and going to pick up some fresh corn.
Yessssss!
Yesssss!
Wow. Tasty and simple. That’s what all the recipes have in common!
Yesssss!
Grilled corn on the cob is a must during the summer, so easy to prepare and always so delicious.
Indeed! Thanks for stopping by Silvia!