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The Secret to the Best Grilled Corn on the Cob

Do you know the secret to the best grilled corn on the cob? No? Well that's because there's not just one but a few secrets!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: America's Best 4th of July Desserts, Recipes and Sides
Keyword: corn, grilled, side, vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 6 Ears Yellow Corn or white sweet corn
  • 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt

For the Salt

  • 3 Tablespoons Ground Sea Salt fine
  • 3 teaspoons Sugar
  • Butter unsalted
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pull the husks back on the corn and remove all of the silk, then pull the husks back up.
    6 Ears Yellow Corn
  • Fill a sink full of cool water and add the kosher salt. Place the corn in the sink for 10-20 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
  • Meanwhile heat the grill to medium heat. Shake any excess water off of the corn and place on the grill.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes, rotating every five minutes or until the corn in vibrant in color and the kernels are tender.
  • Mix the salt and sugar, slather the corn (as much or as little as you want) in butter and sprinkle with the salt mixture.
    3 Tablespoons Ground Sea Salt, 3 teaspoons Sugar, Butter
  • Dig. In.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5827mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg