Best Grilled Corn On The Cob

This recipe is the best way to grill corn on the cob — soak corn in a sweet-salty brine before grilling until tender for flavorsome, juicy results.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 gallon cold water
• 8 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup salt
• 0.5 cup softened butter, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Pour cold water into a large pot; stir in sugar and ½ cup salt until dissolved. Add corn to the pot; soak 30 minutes to 8 hours.

Step 3

Cook corn on the preheated grill until slightly charred on all sides, flipping every 2 to 3 minutes. Brush corn with butter; season with salt and black pepper.