Cooking Corn on the Grill

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Cooking corn on the grill is one of the best methods for preparing this delicious food.

There is nothing more satisfying than fresh sweet summer corn cooked on the grill. Not only is grilled corn on the cob tasty, it is also one of the most affordable side dishes on the face of this earth. It is also very easy to make.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The first step is to remove any leaves from the corn husk and the tough outer layers of the corn husks, saving a few husks to use as twine. Then peel back the remaining corn husks , being careful not to remove the corn husks completely as we will need to have the husks in tact while grilling. The corn husks act as a protective barrier to prevent the corn from being burned and they also allow the corn to steam by keeping water trapped inside. The corn husks also impart a delicious smoky flavor to the corn.

Once you have carefully pulled back the corn husks, remove the silk . The silk is that string like substance that covers the corn. Remove as much of the silk as possible.

Next we are going to soak the corn in cold water. Soaking the corn helps to keep the corn moist while grilling.

Grab yourself a large pot and fill it with water or you can fill your kitchen sink with water. Add the corn and allow it to soak in the water for 30 minutes to an hour. Once the corn has finished soaking, go ahead and shake off any excess water.

Now let’s prepare the grill.

If you are using a gas grill, preheat the grill and get those grates nice and hot. When the grates have become hot, lower your heat to medium to medium high.

If you are using a charcoal grill, light your charcoal and let them burn until your coals are medium-hot.

Prepare the Corn

Gently pull back the husks of the corn and brush with olive oil or butter.

Then, using one of the tougher corn husks that you saved, tie that around the top end of the corn. This will keep the corn sealed while grilling.

Grill It!

Place the corn on the grill and cook , turning occasionally. The cooking time for corn on the cob will be approximately 15-20 minutes.

Once the corn has finished cooking, remove from the grill. Carefully peel back the husks. Use caution, corn will be very hot. Add butter , salt and pepper, or you can try the delicious recipe below:

GRILLED MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB ( ELOTE )

INGREDIENTS:

8 Ears of Corn

1/2 Cup of Mayo

1 Cup of Grated Parmesan or Cotija Cheese

1 Tsp Chili Powder

1/2 Tsp Cumin

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/4 Tsp Black Pepper

1 to 2 Limes

In a small bowl combine the mayo and the lime juice.

In another small bowl combine cheese and the spices.

Brush the cooked corn with mayo mixture then sprinkle on the cheese and spice mixture. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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