Can you grill corn without husk?
Best hacks ever for sweet, perfectly charred grilled corn on the cob (no husk)! Grill it directly on the stovetop over a gas burner (5 minutes or less), or on the grill or grill pan. Finish it up with a little lime juice and a pinch of crushed chile flakes for the perfect summer snack or side.
Is it better to grill corn with or without husk?
After trying several methods, I determined it is better to grill corn in the husk. The husk protects the outsides of the corn from burning. It traps moisture and heat, which allows the kernels to steam, resulting in a perfectly juicy, lightly al dente texture.
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Shuck the corn. Place each corn cob in a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Place the packets on the grill grates and grill for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is bright yellow and cooked.
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (191ºC).
- Shuck the corn.
- Place each ear of corn on a piece of aluminum foil.
- Place butter in the center, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Tightly wrap and roast directly on the oven rack, butter side up.
- Cook until kernels are tender, about 30 minutes.
Can you put peeled corn on the grill?
Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks. Line the peeled corn on the cob up on the grill over medium heat. Cook the corn for about 14 minutes, turning the corn about every two minutes, until hot and tender. Brush the grilled corn on the cob with melted butter and sprinkle with salt before serving.
Is it better to grill corn in foil or not?
The foil traps the steam and corn juices to keep the ears from drying out so there’s no need for pre-soaking the corn. On hot summer days, you can avoid turning on your stove by cooking foil-wrapped corn outside on the grill. Cooking corn in foil requires hardly any prep and is the easiest method.
Can you grill corn without tin foil?
No foil and no husk needed and the result is a smoky and charred grilled flavor. No mess, no clean up! Delicious Corn on the Cob made directly on the grill. Did you know you could make corn directly on the grill, no foil and no husk needed and the result is a smoky and charred grilled flavor.
Is it better to grill corn with or without husks?
The husks add flavor and help the corn steam, then char perfectly. That said, you can also make yummy grilled corn with the husks removed (the corn will be a little less tender and more charred). Remove the husks/silk from the outside of the corn and rub with olive oil.
How to grill corn on the cob without husks
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F and remove the corn husk and silks (stringy bits) from the cob.
- Snap the stem off the cob.
- Place the corn on the hot grill and cook for 4 minutes, then turn a quarter of the way and cook another 4 minutes.
Can you put shucked corn on the grill?
How to do it: Shuck corn and discard silk and husk. Wrap the corn in heavy-duty aluminum foil, with or without a flavored butter or oil inside. Grill directly on hot coals, or on top of a grate set over the coals, turning occasionally, until the corn is fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
How long does it take with husked corn on the grill?
Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels. Serve with the BBQ Butter and/or Herb Butter.
Does corn need to be cooked before grilling?
There is no need to boil, soak or steam the corn before grilling. It is not wrong to do that, but if you’re after the sweet, perfectly smoky, charred ear of corn, you should skip the boiling. Once the husk is removed, the corn goes directly over the open flame!
Do you peel corn before grilling?
Corn on the cob can be grilled in the husk. An optional step is to peel back the husk and remove the silk strands from the cob, but you can also grill the cobs without removing the silk. To keep the husk from burning or catching fire, it’s a good idea to soak your corn for 15 minutes to 1 hour before grilling.
Is it better to grill corn with the husk on or off?
HUSKED, THEN GRILLED
While the corn definitely picked up more flavor from the grill this time around, it picked up a little too much flavor. By time the corn cooked through, a portion of the kernels burned, masking its delicate sweetness with the not-so-subtle flavor of char.