Grilled Corn on the Cob

One of my favorite summertime foods to eat is grilled corn on the cob. It might be messy to eat, but there’s nothing better than biting into an ear of corn smothered in melted butter. Yum! Growing up, my mom always boiled the shucked ears of corn in a big pot of water. It tasted yummy, but it sure made the kitchen that much hotter on a toasty summer day.

Instead of boiling corn on the cob, a number of years ago we started grilling our corn on the cob. We grill it still in the corn husk and it turns out delicious and juicy. The best part? We don’t use any tin foil to wrap the corn so no waste to throw in the trash. Just scraps to throw in the compost bin! You might be wondering just how  it is possible to grill an ear of corn and not have it burn to a crisp or turn into popcorn. The key is soaking the ear of corn and husk in water. The husk around the corn creates a natural protective layer around the ear of corn.

When the ear of corn in the husk is soaked in water, the husk soaks up the moisture. That way when the corn is placed on a hot grill, the moisture actually helps steam the corn on the inside but not burn it. Occasionally some of the husk will get a tad blackened or crispy, but the corn inside is always juicy and delicious!

 We love to serve our grilled corn on the cob with grilled venison steaks or homemade venison burgers. This makes for a healthy, delicious meal we can cook outdoors on the grill without having to stand over a hot stove in the house! 

Do you love to eat corn on the cob? How do you prepare it?