Grilled corn is a favorite snack of people from all age group . It is not only healthy, but also it saves you from the tedious job of boiling gallons of water as we do in case of boiled corn. Grilled corn is very popular among the fans of barbecue. Grilling accentuates the flavor of the corn by giving a smoky and delicious touch to it. Follow the instructions to grill that perfect corn.
Complexity level: Basic
Time required: 15-30 minutes
Estimated cost: $1 – $ 2 for a 4 – 6 Servings
Resources required:
1. Corn on the cob
2. Grill
3. Match Box
4. Butter
5. Tongs
6. Gas
7. Charcoal
8. Butter
9. Spices
10. Pan with cold water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Corn
Clean the corn and peel off the extra silk or loose layers of skin hanging from it. Leave a few layers of husk attached to the corn to prevent it from burning. Soak the cob in a pan full of water for 15 minutes prior cooking. submerge the ears completely to let the corn get completely moistened. meanwhile the cob is soaked, preheat your grill.
2. Apply the Spices
Remove the corn from water and pour out any excess. Some of you might choose to remove the complete husk but try to discard only the extra silk. It will get easily removed once the corn is cooked. To add some extra flavor you can use garlic, pepper or oregano. You can also try out a blend of lemon juice, one stick of butter, a little bit of pepper and garlic. It will never miss out to impress your guests.
3. Apply the Oil
You can spread some butter or olive oil over the corn if desired before grilling. Now push back the husk back over the corn. It would take the corn on the cob 15- 20 minutes to cook.
4. Put Corn on Grill
Keep the corn over the grill and and maintain a med heat throughout the grilling. Rotate the corn frequently to avoid it from getting charred. Do not heat any side of the corn for too long. Turning it every 3 minutes is sufficient. Remember that the corn has to be cooked, not kernels.
5. Rotate it Frequently
Wait till the color of the kernels changes to golden yellow and the husk starts to fall away on itself. Its time now for you to take off the corn from the grill. place the corn over a plate and start peeling of the burned silk. Try to remove the layers from top to bottom in one go.
6. Serve the Corn
Once you are done with removing the skin, clean off any excess ash or silk from it with help of tissue paper. Now the ending part is a personal choice. You can use spices or butter to serve.
Frequently asked questions:
Does applying butter before enhance the taste of the corn?
Spreading butter before grilling is a matter of personal choice. Moreover, the butter is spread best only after it has been grilled and just before you serve.
Quick tips:
- Always preheat your grill before cooking the corn.
- Make sure the corn is fresh and not too old.
- Avoid adding sugar while grilling the corn. It would burn the corn and turn it black.
Things to watch out for:
- Be careful while handling the grill.
- Use tongs to hold the corn as it will be too hot.
