How To Grill Corn On The Cob

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Corn on the cob is the most perfect grilled item ever.  There, I said it.  What’s not to love?  Sweet corn meets high heat meets char meets butter and salt.  So perfect, just like this recipe.

Grilled Corn On The Cob

Watch as Ace's Grilling Expert, Chef Jason, show you how to grill the perfect corn on the cob.

 
Yield: 8 people
Prep time: 10 Minute Prep (shucking and peeling) 15 Minutes Soaking
Total time: 10-12 Minutes Cook Time
Print Recipe for Weber Grilled Sweet Corn
 

Ingredients

Measure   Ingredient                                                                                                 Prep Notes      

6 ea              Corn, on the Cob                                                                                   Shucked, soak in warm water for 1hr

1 stick           Butter, Salted                                                                                        Melted in basting pot

taste             Salt, Kosher or Flake

taste             Pepper, Fresh, Black, Ground                                 

Cooking Directions:

Clean and sanitize all cutting boards and prep surfaces prior to use
Read all manufacturer’s instructions before using grills and any cooking tools
Clean Weber grill before use – clean grill grates and wipe down with damp towel
Ignite grill and adjust temp to 450˚ F
While grill is heating up – prep corn as follows:
Trim the silk and stalk end of the corn cob to expose both ends of the corn
Remove the husk and silks and place into warm water (use a bucket or large bowl)
Soak corn for 10-15 minutes in the warm water
Place the soaked corn onto the grill grate, close the lid and let cook for 2-3 minutes
Open the lid and rotate the corn to the next side
Add the basting pot of butter
Continue this process until all sides have been roasted/grilled and or charred to your liking
Total cooking time should be about 10-12 minutes depending on desired doneness
After all sides are roasted/grilled
Remove from the Grill and place onto a platter
Carefully remove the basting pot of butter
Season to taste with the salt and pepper
Serve with extra salt, pepper and melted butter

BBQ Gear / Supplies:

  • Weber Genesis SA-E-330                                Ace Sku #8037939
  • Weber Grill Brush                                             Ace Sku #8352460
  • Weber Basting Brush                                       Ace Sku #8321804
     
    Published on 6/2/2022.
    Always follow manufacturer's instructions before using any product.
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