Grilling Corn
Some Important Tips On Grilling Corn
Everyone loves fresh corn and grilling corn on the cob is one of the best ways to prepare it. Grilling is also a great way to cook corn without heating up the house on those hot summer days. Nothing beats the flavorful, sweet taste that is only possible by firing up the coals.
There are two different theories of grilling corn and a few variations on each one. The biggest decision you need to make is whether to grill the corn directly on the rack or to use aluminum foil for grilling corn. You will probably want to experiment with both personally and then choose the one you like the best. True grilling connoisseurs who can’t live without the taste of bar-be-cue are going to want to grill by placing the ears of corn directly on the rack so that they touch the fire.
Nothing can be easier than grilling corn right on the top of the grill. The first thing to do if you have a gas grill is to preheat it on high. If you are a purist who only uses charcoal coals, you will need to get your fire started. While the grill is heating up, you should prepare your corn. Once your gas grill is hot, turn the temperature down to medium.
When readying your corn, you should peel off the husks and silk. The silk is of no use to you at all, but if you wish, you can save the husks for decoration. Then lightly coat the corn on the cob with a little olive oil. Butter is also another coating option but don’t overdo it or the corn will catch on fire. Place your ears directly on the grate of the grill. You will need to stay close-by as the corn needs to be turned occasionally as it cooks so that one side does not get overly black.
You will know that the corn is done when it is soft but not mushy and slightly blackened kernels are mixed in with the yellow ones. This takes around ten to fifteen minutes on most grills. Carefully remove the hot corn on the cob from the grill. Rub on a little butter, salt and pepper and you will have a tasty treat.
Another variation of this open grilling technique is to pull down the husks on the corn and remove the silk. Cover the ear with olive oil and then wrap it back up in the husks. Cook as above on top of the grate. The husks will get black and can be thrown away at once or presented with the corn. Some people soak the uncooked corn on the cob in water for thirty minutes before grilling. If you try this out, soak the corn after you have removed the silk but before applying the oil.
Grilling corn on the cob with foil is another popular way to prepare the corn. When using this method, remove both the husk and the silk from the corn. Cover the corn with butter and your favorite seasonings and then place the foil-covered corn on the grill. This method also takes ten to fifteen minutes.
One thing for sure, whichever way you choose to grill your corn on the cob, everyone will probably think it is the best corn on the cob they have ever tasted.