Grilled Corn on the Cob
Sweet, juicy ears of corn grilled directly over flame until blistered and charred, slathered in salted garlic butter in 15 minutes.
- Cook temp
- 400°F
- 204°C · preheat
- Total time
- 15 min
- 3 prep · 12 cook · 1 rest
- Flip at
- 3 min
- of 12 min cook
- Rest
- 1 min
- Before slicing
The BEST way to GRILL CORN on the COB | BBQ Butter | PK Grill (2021) · GQue BBQ - Westminster
Demonstrates brushing shucked corn with butter and grilling directly over hot grates with frequent quarter-turns for blistered kernels.
- Target //Cook at Direct Medium-High (400°F / 204°C) for 12 mins (flip at 3 mins).
- Doneness //Cook until visual doneness cue is met. Rest 1 mins before slicing.
- Golden Rule //Forget soaking corn in water with the husks on for 2 hours — that just steams the corn. Strip the husks, brush with butter, and put them straight over direct heat. You get sweet, charred, restaurant-quality corn in 12 minutes.
- Family Tweak //Insert corn cob skewers into the ends for easy handling by kids and serve with extra melted butter.
Ingredients
- 4 earsFresh Sweet Corn on the Cob, shucked and cleaned
- 4 tbspUnsalted Butter, melted
- 1 tspKosher Salt
- 1/2 tspBlack Pepper
- 1/4 tspSmoked Paprika, optional dusting
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Get to the point
- 1
Shuck 4 ears of sweet corn, removing all husks and silks.
- 2
Brush cobs with melted butter or olive oil and season with salt.
- 3
Place directly on hot grill grates at 400°F.
- 4
Turn cobs a quarter turn every 3 minutes for 12 minutes until blistered with smoky char spots.
Step by step
Tap a step to cross it offHusk Removal & Silk Clean
Shuck 4 ears of fresh sweet corn, stripping off all outer green husks and fine silky threads under cold running water. Pat cobs dry.
WhyGrilling with the husks removed creates deep sweet smoky caramelization directly on the kernels rather than steaming.
Fat & Salt Protective Coat
Brush cobs generously on all sides with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
WhyFat conducts heat rapidly into the kernels and prevents them from shriveling dry.
Quarter-Turn Direct Flame Charring
12 min · flip at 3Place cobs directly across the grill grates over medium-high heat (400°F). Close the lid and cook for 12 minutes total, rotating each ear a quarter turn every 3 minutes with tongs.
WhyRegular turning guarantees uniform charring and pops the kernels without burning one side.
Hot Butter Baste & Spiced Dusting
Transfer charred corn to a platter. Immediately roll or brush with remaining 2 tbsp melted butter and dust with a pinch of smoked paprika or cotija cheese.
WhyApply butter immediately while hot so it melts into every groove between the roasted kernels.
- Dad pro tip
- Forget soaking corn in water with the husks on for 2 hours — that just steams the corn. Strip the husks, brush with butter, and put them straight over direct heat. You get sweet, charred, restaurant-quality corn in 12 minutes.
- Kid & toddler adjustment
- Insert corn cob skewers into the ends for easy handling by kids and serve with extra melted butter.
- Serve with
- Backyard grilled burgers · Grilled BBQ chicken breasts · Smoked pulled pork
- Reheating
- Reheat on grill or in air fryer at 380°F for 3 minutes.
- Calories
- 175
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Fat
- 11 g
Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #169998. Cook-time basis: Weber Spirit direct grill test at 400°F; husk-off direct char matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reheat leftover grilled corn on the cob without ruining the texture?
Reheat on grill or in air fryer at 380°F for 3 minutes.
How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?
Insert corn cob skewers into the ends for easy handling by kids and serve with extra melted butter.
What are the best side dishes to serve with this?
Recommended sides include Backyard grilled burgers, Grilled BBQ chicken breasts, Smoked pulled pork.