Best Grilled Corn Recipe

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place soaked or dry cobs (with husks fully intact) directly on the grill. Soaking whole corn cobs (with husks) in water for 1–2 hours helps prevent burning and adds steam for juicier kernels, but grilling dry is quicker—just watch carefully for flare-ups.

Step 3

Grill for 15–20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the husks are evenly charred. Let cool slightly, then peel back the husks and remove the silk.

Step 4

To develop a nice char, grill the peeled corn for 1–2 more minutes.

Step 5

Peel the husks back without removing them and remove the silk. Tie the husks back and wrap the ends in foil.

Step 6

Brush the exposed kernels lightly with oil.

Step 7

Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes, until well charred.

Step 8

Remove the husks and silk completely.

Step 9

Brush the corn with oil

Step 10

Grill for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes until charred all over.

Step 11

Remove the husks and silk.

Step 12

Brush with oil or butter and wrap tightly in foil.

Step 13

Grill for 15–18 minutes, turning a few times.

Step 14

Unwrap and serve warm with your favorite toppings.