Grilled Corn on the Cob (with the Husks)

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Grilled corn on the cob (with the husks) is one of the best flavors of summer. It is a summer staple and part of every summer cookout. There’s something so perfectly delicious about that charred flavor and taste combined with a hint of butter and salt.

This grilled corn on the cob is so easy to grill with very little prepping!

Stop spending your time peeling the corn and getting rid of the husk and use these tips for grilling corn on the cob in the husk. These grilling tips will have your corn cooked perfectly every single time.

You can also rest easy knowing that this grilling method for corn keeps the corn kernels tender and juicy, too. If you’re wanting a simple grilling recipe that makes the perfect side dish to any grilled meat, this is it.

Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob

Are you ready to learn how to grill corn perfectly every time? This simple recipe will give you the best grilling tips. After cooking up this grilled corn recipe, you’ll be a pro at cooking corn in the husk.How to grill corn in the husk

How to Grill Corn in the Husk

In my opinion, one of the easiest ways to cook corn is to cook it on a hot grill. To grill your corn perfectly, start by trimming off the “handles” on the bottom of the corn and also tear off the exposed tassels, too. (Tassels are the “hair” looking top of the corn)

While learning the corn in the husk is key, you should peel off the top layer or so so that the heat can be closer to the corn.

Is it better to grill corn with or without husk?

Grilling with the corn husk on is better because it’s acting as a barrier that is steaming the corn on the inside of the husk.

It’s also protecting the corn from getting burnt as well and is what keeps the kernels from overcooking, too.

How long does corn need on the grill?

Cooking corn in the husks on the grill will take about 20 minutes of time. I would recommend setting a timer and rotating them every 3-5 minutes. This will ensure that nothing will burn and they’ll be cooked evenly on all sides.

How do you know when corn is done on the grill?

You’ll need to visually inspect the corn to see if it’s done. You can easily do this by peeling back a small part of the husk and looking at the corn kernels. They should be bright in color and look as though they’re plump and possibly even steamed.

The outside of the husks is not going to be indicative of what you see on the inside. The husks will have char marks and even certain areas that look as though they’re burnt.

They’ve taken the brunt of the heat so they’re going to look that way. Inside the husk, the corn is just fine.

When it’s time to serve, just peel off the corn husk and put it in the trash. Use butter and other seasonings on the corn and enjoy!

Make certain to let the corn cool a bit so that it doesn’t burn your mouth. It will be extremely hot due to the high temperatures of the grill.

I’ve also added butter and parmesan cheese on top and it’s delicious, too.

Recipes to serve with Grilled corn on the cob:

• Baby Back Ribs
• Smoked Pork Loin
• Smoked Salmon
• Smoked Brisket

Do you have leftover corn on the cob and need some recipe ideas? Check out my favorite creamy spicy hot corn dip recipe you will find over at Trial and Eater blog!