Grilled Corn on the Cob | Vintage Summer Cookout Recipe

🔥 Grilled Corn on the Cob 🔥

A timeless summer favorite—sweet, smoky, and straight from the grill!

Grilled corn on the cob is a classic taste of summer. Sweet, juicy kernels steamed inside their natural husks and kissed by fire deliver rustic flavor and nostalgic charm. This simple method ensures your corn turns out buttery, tender, and perfectly seasoned every time.

🍶 Yield: 4 servings
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~150 per ear (with butter)
🌽 Best For: BBQs, picnics, summer feasts

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of fresh corn, with husks
• Butter or margarine (for coating)
• Salt and pepper (or desired seasoning)
• Heavy-duty foil (or two sheets of regular foil per ear)

Directions:

1. Gently remove only the outer husks. Pull back the inner husks carefully, keeping them attached at the base.
2. Remove all the corn silks from the kernels.
3. Coat the corn generously with butter or margarine. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or any desired seasoning.
4. Fold the inner husks back up over the corn.
5. Wrap each ear tightly in heavy-duty foil (or two sheets of standard foil).
6. Place wrapped corn on a grill over medium-hot coals.
7. Grill for 15 to 25 minutes, turning several times during cooking, until tender and fragrant.
8. Unwrap carefully and serve hot!

💡 Nutrition Hint:
Corn provides a good source of Vitamins B and C. Yellow corn also contains Vitamin A. It's naturally low in sodium, high in potassium, and fiber, making it a smart pick for many diets.

🌽 Shopping Tips for Corn:

• Choose ears that are cool to the touch; warmth signals fading freshness.
• Keep corn cold and humid after purchase for the best flavor.
• Use corn the same day you buy it, whenever possible to capture the sweetest taste!

🛒 Shop this Recipe

Get everything you need to grill the perfect Corn on the Cob with these Amazon picks:

Seasonings & Ingredients:

• Morton Kosher Salt — For seasoning your corn perfectly.

• Freshly Ground Black Pepper Grinder — Adds bold flavor to grilled corn.

Tools:

• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil (Reynolds Wrap) — Essential for wrapping the corn.

• OXO Good Grips Corn Stripping Tool — Optional: if you prefer to strip the kernels after cooking.

• Grill Tongs (Heat Resistant) — Perfect for turning your corn safely while grilling.

• Lodge Cast Iron Grill Pan — Great alternative if you’re grilling indoors.

Looking for the perfect BBQ companion? Try our hearty Homemade Chili to complete your cookout feast! 🌶️🍴

✨ Grilled corn: simple, sweet, and a true taste of summer! ✨