Grilled corn on the cob

This Fourth of July was a great opportunity for me to try out my new barbecue grill which I got for my birthday back in April. I have always wanted a grill, but I always felt a small, portable one would suffice. Since it’s just the two of us, and we’re only going to be grilling vegetables, veggie meat or tofu, it doesn’t make sense to have a large one.

What I most looked forward to was grilling corn on the cob. Not a lot of local corn is available at this time of year, but I lucked out at the farmers market and found one farm selling corn on the cob. I grabbed four ears and was ready for the Fourth.

Fresh and local corn on the cob

Grilled Corn on the Cob

• 4 ears of corn (or more or less depending on how many people and servings you need)
• Vegan butter, optional
• Salt or other seasonings, optional
• Water
• Kitchen twine

Pull down the husks, but do not pull them down all the way. Remove the corn silk, and rinse the cob.

Husking corn on the cob, and removing silk

Ready to put the husks back

Replace the husks as best as possible, then tie the husks at the end of the cob to hold  them together.

Tying and soaking the corn on the cob

Put the corn in a large bowl and cover with water. You may need to put a plate on top of the corn to hold it down, and soak for about half an hour. Soaking the corn allows it to cook more slowly and stay moist.

Place each cob on the grill (or as many as the grill will hold), cover with the grill’s lid, and cook on medium to medium high heat.

Grilling corn on the cob

Check and turn about every five minutes or so.

After a few minutes the husks start browning

After about 20 to 30 minutes your corn will be done and the skins will be spotted brown.

Once it’s done you can shuck the corn, then serve, although if you leave it in the husks it will stay warm for longer.

Grilled corn on the cob

One recipe I saw said to soak the corn in sugar water which will make the corn have a carmelized coating in some places. Another suggested putting some vegan butter and seasoning on the corn prior to grilling. I took the simple approach and it turned out very lovely.

Of course, if you do not have a grill you can always just steam or boil shucked corn, and it will turn out lovely.

Another thing you can do if you do not have a grill is enter my giveaway to win one! Visit my giveaway page to learn more and enter!