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A plate of charred corn on the cob from the grill.
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Easy Charred Corn on the Cob

Charred Corn on the Cob is our absolute favorite way to cook summer sweet corn! Grilled to perfection in just 10 minutes and topped simply with a little butter and salt. The most beloved of the seasonal summer ingredients, charred sweet corn is the easiest side dish for grill season!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Calories: 102kcal

Equipment

  • outdoor grill

Ingredients

  • 4 ears corn on the cob any amount, 1 per person
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Remove husks and silk from corn on the cob.
  • Cook corn on the cob on an outdoor grill over high heat, turning with tongs as they char and slightly blacken on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Rub with butter when hot from the grill and sprinkle with a bit of salt. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • Keep an eye on the corn as it grills and turn it as you go.  It's done when it is just lightly blackened, but don't overcook or the kernels will be dry!  Keep the grill covered except when you are flipping the corn.
  • Blackened Corn can be sliced off the cob and used in salads or tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.5mg