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Grilled Corn on the Cob

June 7, 2016 by Debi 1 Comment

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We make Grilled Corn on the Cob all the time during the nice warm summer months. and this is the best way to grill corn!

Now, in Southern California summer lasts for about 9 months out of the year, so I’m really lucky that I can have grilled corn all the time. It’s one of my favorites!

corn on the cob grilled with spices

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corn on the cob, grilled, with the husks on.

There are many ways to grill corn. This is the best!

And, this is the best way that I’ve ever tried for Grilled Corn. I know, I know, many of you have your favorite way.

Trust me, I’d love to hear your favorite way to grill corn (leave me some comments below telling me your favorite), but this way is my favorite!

Give it a try, I guarantee that it will knock your socks off. If not, I’ll come over and eat the corn for you!

Grilled Corn on the Cob | Life Currents

Budget friendly

Keep an eye out that the store or Farmer’s Market for summer deals on corn on the cob. Often I’ll see corn featured for 4 or 5 ears for $1 – that’s a great inexpensive way to get dinner on the table.

Great flavor

Grilling corn this way gives you a nice toasty sweet flavor with kernels that aren’t soggy or mushy at all. It makes the perfect summer side dish – texture, flavor, freshness, it’s all here!

Sometimes I like to sprinkle the corn with BBQ Rub Spice Mix for more fun flavor!

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ears of corn grilled

Look at the kernels of corn, and you’ll see some that have started to “shrinkle” – that means they are nice and caramelized and yummy!

Grilling, at its finest!

Looking for more fantastic grilling recipe? Be sure to check out my Grilled Peaches, Grilled Broccoli, and Foil Packet Grilled Asparagus!

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two images of corn on the cob in a collage - top on the grill, bottom close up with spices.

Recipe

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Debi
The best way to grill corn on the cob!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of corn

Instructions
 

  • Shuck the corn (meaning clean all the husks and the silks off the cob).
  • Over medium heat, grill cobs of corn directly on the grill until it gets some dark golden brown areas, about 30 minutes. You’ll also see, what my husband refers to as shrinkle. When some of the kernels start to shrivel and shrink, this means the corn is nice and grilled and sweet.
  • Remove the corn from the grill. Add a sprinkle of salt and a light smear of butter if desired, but it’s so good that you don’t need the salt or butter.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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Filed Under: Gluten-free, Grilling, Lunch, Side Dishes, Summer recipes, Vegan

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  1. CulinaryGinger (@culinaryginger)

    June 7, 2016 at 6:46 am

    This is exactly how I like it, grilled directly on the grill with a little char. I’ll be eating a lot of these this summer

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