Grilled Corn On The Cob In Foil - Recipe By Blackberry Babe

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This grilled corn recipe is a summer staple for my family! An easy recipe for grilled foil-wrapped corn.

I was raised a meat and potatoes girl in Central Missouri. Or to be more accurate, meat, potatoes and corn like this grilled corn on the cob in foil recipe! My Dad had a large garden by our house, and he grew sweet corn for us every year!

As a little girl, I spent a lot of time shucking fresh corn and helping my mom put away Freezer Corn, so we could enjoy fresh sweet corn outside of corn season.

I don’t remember enjoying grilled sweet corn as a kid, but I’ve more than made up for that in adulthood! We grill quite a bit in the summer months, and I really like cooking corn on the grill when I can! This best grilled corn recipe is a go-to recipe for us!

“This is my new favorite way to make corn! It gets a great flavor from the grill, and I love the buttery, garlic flavor. This will definitely be on repeat all summer long!”

– Reader comment

How to Grill Corn in Foil

I like to grill our corn in foil packets to protect the corn kernels from the open flame! I do like a little bit of char on my corn, so I will sometimes peel the foil back just a bit to allow some flame in.

These are the steps I take to grill corn on my gas grill:

• Shuck the corn husk and clean the corn of the threads. Make sure each corn cob is nice and dry.
• Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil, about one foot long should be long enough.
• Brush each ear of corn with about 1 teaspoon of melted butter or olive oil.
• Then, sprinkle each ear with salt and pepper.
• You can also add other seasonings. I like chili powder, garlic powder, or fresh herbs.

Check out my other corn recipes on Blackberry Babe! Mexican Street Corn Salad | Crispy Corn Cakes | Easy Cream Cheese Corn Casserole (No Sour Cream)

Recipe Substitutions and Additions

The best recipe is the one you already have the ingredients for at home! Here are a few suggestions:

• Substitute coconut oil or olive oil for the butter
• Add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese to the grilled corn
• Add a sprinkle of lemon pepper or cayenne pepper to the seasonings
• Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro or chives

How Long to Grill Corn on the Cob in Foil

Your length of time will vary a bit based on how hot the grill is and where the corn is placed in relation to the other items on the grill. I recommend grilling the corn for about 20 minutes directly over high heat.

You can also place the corn around the corners of the grill for indirect grilling, but remember to add another 5-10 minutes to the cook time since this part of the grill is not as hot.

Tips for Grilling Corn

This recipe will give you perfectly juicy corn cobs! Here are a few tips for the best corn:

• Be sure to flip the corn about halfway through the cook time since you are cooking over a direct heat source.
• And, be careful when removing the foil from the corn!
• You may want to wear oven mitts to do this, as steam will be released from the foil packet. The corn will be HOT!
• If you choose to skip the foil, grill the corn over indirect heat to avoid it from charring too much.

You can also cook corn on the cob on your smoker to add a nice smoky flavor! Grab my recipe for Smoked Corn on the Cob recipe.

How Long to Grill Corn on the Cob in Foil

Your length of time will vary a bit based on how hot the grill is and where the corn is placed in relation to the other items on the grill.

I recommend grilling the corn for about 20 minutes directly over high heat.

You can also place the corn around the corners of the grill but remember to add another 5-10 minutes to the cook time since this part of the grill is not as hot.

Tips for Grilling Corn

• Be sure to flip the corn about halfway through the cook time since you are cooking over a direct heat source.
• And, be careful when removing the foil from the corn!
• You may want to wear oven mitts to do this, as steam will be released from the foil packet. The corn will be HOT!
• If you choose to skip the foil, grill the corn over indirect heat to avoid it from charring too much.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this easy grilled corn as a fantastic side dish for some of your summer favorites like burgers, Grilled Pork Chops, Barbecued Pork Steaks, Smoked Pork Ribs or Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters.

If you need another summer side dish idea, try this sweet Vinegar Slaw or Creamy Pasta Salad.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider shaving your leftover corn off the cob to make this awesome Mexican Street Corn Salad!

I hope that you enjoyed this grilled corn recipe! If you make it, let me know how it went in the comments below.

Grilled Corn On the Cob in Foil

Yield: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: 20 minutes minsAdditional Time: 5 minutes minsTotal Time: 35 minutes mins Author: Michelle Goth Learn how to grill corn on the cob! This recipe yields super tender, moist corn. 4.94 from 66 ratings Print Leave a Review Pin Recipe

Ingredients ½x1x2x

• ▢ 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked
• ▢ 1.5 tablespoons butter, melted (or olive oil)
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon parsley, dried
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Prepare your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Shuck and clean the corn, and make sure it is nice and dry.
• Tear off a piece of aluminum foil, about one foot long per ear of corn.
• Lay the corn on the sheet of aluminum foil, then brush each ear of corn with melted butter.
• Then, sprinkle each ear of corn with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
• You can also add other seasonings, like chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika or fresh herbs at this time.
• Wrap the aluminum foil over the corn cob.
• Place the wrapped corn directly on the hot grill grates. Grill over direct heat for 15-20 minutes, or over indirect heat for 20-30 minutes. Remove one ear from the grill and check for doneness. Add an additional 5 minutes if needed.
• Allow corn to rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping from foil. Serve warm.

Serving: 1, Calories: 116kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 193mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 300IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 0.5mg Did you make this recipe?Please leave a review or share a photo on Instagram.

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