Grilled Corn on the Cob

[nascarchuck]

Well, I finally got a chance to "brine" some corn on the cob tonight before throwing it on the grill. I tell ya, that was some fantastic corn! Kernels were plump, juicy and somewhat sweet. I bought 3 ears at one store and 3 ears at another store. Wife and son went nuts over the stuff. Looks like I'm brining from here on out!

I removed the husks and silk then I brined in the sink for about 1.5 to 2 hours. 2 gallons of cold water and a cup of salt. Cooked direct for about 15 minutes or so turning every 3-4.

[CJATE]

anything other then salt water? add oil and spice before or after the heat?


hard to beat grilled corn.

[vermin99]

I usually brine corn with salt and white sugar. I saw a video, I think on the Hasty Bake site, and they suggested leaving the silk in when cooking to give the corn a more "corny" flavor. I tried it and I'd have to agree and have been leaving the silk in ever since.

[nascarchuck]

anything other then salt water? add oil and spice before or after the heat?


hard to beat grilled corn.

Oooops... Actually I brushed on a light coat of EVOO right before I put them on the grill. I ate one with Lawrys season salt and the other plain jane. They were both very good.

[nascarchuck]

I usually brine corn with salt and white sugar. I saw a video, I think on the Hasty Bake site, and they suggested leaving the silk in when cooking to give the corn a more "corny" flavor. I tried it and I'd have to agree and have been leaving the silk in ever since.

Does the silk burn away or do you remove it after cooking?

[vermin99]

The husk protects the silk so it won't burn.

[Harry Verdurchi]

I HATE Microwaves but if you have the time fill your sink or bucket with water put some garlic salt ,worchestire and lots of Louisian hot sauce in it .Then soak the corn Whole Husk Hair and all for a few hours .Then Microwave @ 2 Minutes (the Microwave actually bombards the water molecules in the husk and it steams the corn , THEN put in on your Smoker for 20 to thirty minutes . GOOOOD Stuff .

[Gomeat]

I do all of that, soak the corn in the husks, then place on the grill to steam, then take the husks off and return to grill to "brown up" the kernals just a little. I make up a mixture of melted butter, chili powder, a little salt, and lime juice to baste the corn a couple of times. Then have enough left over to butter the corn when serving. Gives it a little punch.

[EastSideRich]

I've found if you don't open them up at all they steam pretty well.
The silk just falls right off when you peel them if they're done.

[HarvestMoon]

I've found if you don't open them up at all they steam pretty well.
The silk just falls right off when you peel them if they're done.

This is my experience also.

[nascarchuck]

Well, I grilled some more corn on the cob tonight. I left the husks and silk in place, soaked in water and sugar for about 2 hours or so then cooked with the husk on. While is was very good, I think the way I did it before was better. Had more flavor before.

[Grizz]

I have done it several times with the husks on and soaked for 2 hours.....then add a little celery salt when done....comes out great.

[Smokey Lew]

Man what a great post. I'm going to have to try this tonight. Never thought about brining corn but it makes sense.

[copkid]

Well, I grilled some more corn on the cob tonight. I left the husks and silk in place, soaked in water and sugar for about 2 hours or so then cooked with the husk on. While is was very good, I think the way I did it before was better. Had more flavor before.

I usually just peel off the husks layer by layer until there is just one layer of husk around the silk. Allows the corn to get enough grill flavor with burning it.
Haven't tried brining; will have to try it!