To grill corn on the cob, the cooking time generally ranges from about 10 to 20 minutes depending on whether you grill it with or without the husks and the heat level of your grill. Without husks (direct on grill):
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the husked corn directly on the grill.
- Turn the corn every 2 to 3 minutes to get charred bits on all sides.
- Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until the kernels are tender and slightly charred
With husks on:
- Soak the corn in water for at least 10 minutes to prevent the husks from burning and to help steam the corn.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (350-400°F).
- Place the soaked corn with husks on the grill.
- Turn every 3 to 5 minutes to cook evenly.
- Grill for about 15 to 20 minutes until the kernels are tender when pierced with a knife
Grilling corn in the husks steams the kernels, keeping them juicy, while grilling without husks produces more char and smoky flavor. After grilling, you can brush the corn with butter and season with salt or other spices before serving
. In summary:
- 10–15 minutes for husked corn directly on the grill
- 15–20 minutes for corn grilled in the husks (after soaking)
Turn the corn regularly during grilling to ensure even cooking and prevent burning
