When you are making a delicious BBQ dinner and forget to make the side dish, a simple thought hit your mind to include some grilled corn, right? Making grilled corn is an effortless BBQ side dish. I mean, you can do it very quickly. Grilled corn brush with melted butter, salt, and pepper to make this side dish more amazing.
You should remember the perfect grill time when cooking corn on the grill. The overcooking may result in burning corn obviously you may not like. Here, we are going to explain how long to cook corn on the grill in foil & husk.
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How long to Grill Corn?
There are lots of cooking methods to cook corn. Here, we are going to explain how long to grill corn. You can grill corn on a gas grill or a charcoal grill. In both grilling types, time management should be perfect. Otherwise, you may get the worst flavor of the corn due to burning.
To avoid burning, you can grill corn in the husk or in foil, but cooking corn directly on the grill makes it more flavorful.
How Long to Cook Corn on the Grill?
If you are cooking corn on the grill, prepare your corn for grilling by removing the husk and silk. Place the corn directly above the coals on the grill grates. Let the corn grill for about 2 mins. Use a tong to turn the corn in every 2-3 mins until the corn kernels turn into golden brown color. The total grill time it will take is 10-15 mins which totally depends on the heat level of the coals.
How Long to Grill Corn on a Gas Grill?
If you don’t have a charcoal grill, don’t worry! you can also grill corn on a gas grill easily. Soak the corn in water for about 10 mins. Place the corn on gas grill grates and set the temperature from 350-400°F. Keep turning the corn in every 5 mins. for grilling evenly. It will take about 15-20 mins. to cook perfectly. You can enjoy Mexican grilled corn by adding parmesan and spices in butter. Brush the grilled corn all around with this mixture and enjoy it.
How Long to Grill Corn in Foil?
When you prepare corn in the foil, the kernels turn out so moist and flavorful. You don’t need to soak corn before grilling. The best part of grilling corn in the foil, it traps the steam and corn juice. It doesn’t require any special preparation when grilling corn in the foil.
You just have to preheat the grill from medium-high. Wrap each ear of corn with aluminum foil and all sides covered. If you have regular kitchen aluminum foil, fold it twice then wrap it around the corn. Grill foil-wrapped corn with a lid close over medium to high heat. Keep turning the corn in every 2-3 mins to avoid burning. It will take 15-20 mins. to corn in foil perfectly.
Once finished grilling, remove foil and brush butter or lemon or your favorite seasoning.
How Long to Grill Corn in Husk?
Grilling corn in husk is a good choice because it keeps the corn moist and juicy and prevents burning. Make sure to soak corn with husk in water before grilling. Now, place the corn in the husk at medium to high heat for about 15-20 mins. and turning in every 5 mins. You may see the husk is a bit burned but don’t worry about that. When it’s done, just brush it with butter or lemon with pepper or any other seasoning to enjoy.
FAQ:
Do I have to soak corn in water before grilling?
Yes, it's important to soak corn in water before grilling for about minimum 10 mins. This also adds extra moisture to the corn steam interior as the whole ear is grilled.
How long does corn take to grill at 400?
Grilling corn at 400°F takes 15-20 mins in total including the turning of the corn in every 5 mins. to get perfectly grilled corn.
How do you know when corn is done on the grill?
When you see husk begins to darken or a bit burned, pull it away from tip of the ear and check the corn kernel. They should be tender when pierced a knife.
