Grilled Corn on the Cob

Add grilled corn to the list of summer vacation meal traditions. Enlist the dinner crowd to husk, soak, and grill the corn in anticipation of its sweet, smoky flavor.

Grilled Corn on the Cob
Photo: Kritsada Panichgul
Prep Time:
10 mins
Grill Time:
25 mins
Stand Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 side-dish servings

Ingredients

  • 6 fresh ears of corn

  • 2 tablespoon margarine or butter

  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

Directions

  1. Peel husks back, but do not remove. Using a stiff brush or your fingers, remove silk from corn. Pull husks back up around corn. In a large saucepan or container, cover corn (husks on) with cold water. Soak for at least 1 hour. Drain, shaking corn to remove excess water. Cover corn as much as possible with husks. If necessary, tie the tips of the husks together with wet kitchen string.

  2. Grill corn (with husks) on an uncovered grill directly over medium-hot coals about 25 minutes or until tender, turning several times. Carefully remove the husks and strings.

  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine margarine or butter, lemon juice, and thyme. Heat on the grill or stovetop until margarine is melted. Brush mixture over the corn before serving. Makes 6 side-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

93 Calories
4g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 93
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 47mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 4.1mg 21%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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