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How To Grill Corn On The Cob In The Husk For Superior Flavor |
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Written by Mark Hester
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Grilling corn on the cob has become quite the "in thing" to do in the past few years at parties, family barbecues, and picnics.
by MarkHester
Grilling corn on the cob has become quite the "in thing" to do in the past few years at parties, family barbecues, and picnics.
It's easy to see why it is so popular -- corn is at it's absolute best and most plentiful during the summer barbecue and cookout season, it's the perfect picnic or party food (just pick it up and eat it while you mingle), it oh so easy to grill and, most important of all, it tastes delicious.
In fact, most people have no idea just how easy it is to grill corn on the cob. It will never fail to impress your friends and guests.
Many people grill fresh corn in aluminum foil -- and there is nothing wrong with this. A little butter, some fresh chopped garlic and herbs and you have some seriously good eats.
But do you realize that you can actually grill those fresh ears in their own husks?
Trust me when I tell you that this method will always impress your guests. And the corn will be delicious!
Corn on the Cob -- Grilled In The Husk:
First peel off a few of the dry outer layers of husk. Leave the moist inner layers as protection.
Soak the whole cobs in a large pot of cold water for about 15 to 20 minutes just before you are ready to place them on the grill.
Preheat the grill to a medium temperature (about 350 degrees F).
Remove the corn from the water and shake well to remove any excess water.
Now pull back the husks from the corn (Do NOT pull them all the way off -- just back away from the cob), and remove and discard the silks.
Brush the kernels with olive oil or butter. For more flavor add a little garlic, chopped onion, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Even experiment with other herbs such as basil, cilantro, or oregano. Grilled Corn is especially delicious when you add herbs and spices to the ear of corn before grilling it. The herbs and spices liven up the flavors and add an interesting spin on basic roasted corn. Plus it's easy to do - just use your favorites!
Now, reposition the husks as natural -- back over the kernels -- and tie each ear with a piece of loose husk or twine.
Throw the ears onto a medium heat grill. Rotate the corn as needed to keep it from charring too much on any one side. After maybe 2 to 3 turns reposition the corn to a spot of indirect heat -- to the side of the grill or on a top shelf -- and close the grill cover.
Allow the corn to continue cooking for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. Check occasionally for burning.
As soon as the husk picks up the dark silhouette of the kernels and begins to pull away from the tip of the ear, the corn is ready to come off the grill. Don't overcook the corn or it will become mushy. You know when you've gone too far if the corn cob flexes easily in your hands.
Remove the corn from the grill. Be careful and use tongs as the corn will be very hot!
Hold the corn at the lower end with an oven mitt or towel and pull the husks off. They should just come off in one piece -- but work with it. You might get a few ashes on the kernels -- but they won't hurt anything. Brush them off if you like.
Now serve the corn -- if a little char and ash is okay with you and your friends (I have never had a complaint. But my friends really like to eat!) If you or your guests are bothered, just wipe the ears with a wet cloth or run them under warm water. I think this would wash off too much flavor -- but you decide for yourself.
Serve with butter and enjoy!
About the Author:
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