Grilled Corn

Name: Grilled Corn
Yield: Makes 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ears of corn; Oil, for grilling

June 2, 2014

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Grilled CornRomulo Yanes

Keep the husk on for perfectly steamed kernels. Grill it naked for sweeter nuggets.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

12 ears of corn

Oil, for grilling

Preparation

Step 1
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas).
Step 2
If grilling with husk on: Oil grill rack; grill corn (covered only if using a gas grill), turning, until tender, 20-30 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle but still warm, 5-10 minutes.
Step 3
If grilling without husk: Oil rack; grill corn (covered only if using a gas grill), turning, until browned and tender, about 10 minutes.

TagsAmerican Corn Vegetable Side Dinner Lunch Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free Dairy Free Nut Free Easy Grilling Epicurious

Recipe notes

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