Description
The secret to the best grilled corn on the cob is simple yet transformative. This delightful dish infuses sweet, smoky flavors into fresh corn, making it a must-try for summer barbecues and family gatherings. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, this recipe fits perfectly into any outdoor cooking experience. Picture juicy kernels bursting with flavor, enhanced by a buttery finish and just the right amount of seasoning. Served as a side or enjoyed solo, this grilled corn will elevate your meals and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ears of yellow or white sweet corn
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (for brining)
- 3 tablespoons fine ground sea salt (for seasoning)
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- Unsalted butter (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the corn by pulling back the husks and removing the silk; then pull the husks back up.
- Fill a sink with cool water and dissolve kosher salt; soak the corn for 10-20 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat and shake off excess water from the corn.
- Grill the corn for about 15-20 minutes, rotating every five minutes until vibrant and tender.
- Mix fine ground sea salt with sugar, slather each ear with unsalted butter, sprinkle with seasoning to taste, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of grilled corn (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg