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Four ears of browned, grilled corn in a row on a wooden serving tray.

Grilled Corn on the Cob (In the Husk)

Tender and juicy grilled corn on the cob has a smoky and slightly charred flavor that enhances its natural sweetness.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ears corn on the cob in the husk
  • 1 tablespoon butter per ear
  • 1 dash salt per ear
  • 1 dash pepper per ear

Instructions
 

  • Prep the corn by peeling back the green husks and removing the silk threads by hand or with a corn silk brush.
  • Soak corn with husks in cold water for one hour. Remove and shake off excess water.
  • Preheat the grill to medium high heat; 350-400 degrees F on an electric grill.
  • If desired, apply a tablespoon of butter and some salt and pepper to each ear of corn, then close the husk around it.
  • When the grill is ready, place the corn on the grill and cook for 20 minutes, turning every few minutes to prevent burning.
  • Transfer to a platter, remove husks and serve with butter and your favorite seasonings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1earCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword barbecue, cookout, corn, picnic, Side Dish
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