We have some corn cobs. We have never grilled corn on the cob. How long do I grill it? How far from the heat? Do I take off the silk and the husks? Any tips or tricks?
And yet another way that works...
Pull off the tuft of silk. It will burn anyway. Do the same with the loose leaves of husk. Now just put them on the rack over direct heat. The outer husk will burn, but it will take some time. The inner husk will not burn and is moist enough on its own there is no need to soak the corn. When it's done and you peel the husk the silk comes right off with a couple swipes of your hand, much easier than silking it ahead of time. And I cook mine until the husk is black, about twenty minutes maybe.
IMO nuked corn does not taste the same. I've started the grill simply to grill corn and nothing else. It picks up a wonderful flavor from the outer leaves of the husk that have burned.
And yet another way that works...
Pull off the tuft of silk. It will burn anyway. Do the same with the loose leaves of husk. Now just put them on the rack over direct heat. The outer husk will burn, but it will take some time. The inner husk will not burn and is moist enough on its own there is no need to soak the corn. When it's done and you peel the husk the silk comes right off with a couple swipes of your hand, much easier than silking it ahead of time. And I cook mine until the husk is black, about twenty minutes maybe.
IMO nuked corn does not taste the same. I've started the grill simply to grill corn and nothing else. It picks up a wonderful flavor from the outer leaves of the husk that have burned.
Thanks everyone. We nuked them. I've done that before. I stripped all the leaves & silk and wrapped them in parchment paper.
Pac, when you grill them, is that on charcoal or with a gas grill?
We have more corn, so will be able to try more methods.
Have you ever tried doing it with just a twist of parchment paper? I've nuked corn lots of times and haven't found it turned out any better other ways.Oh no, leave the husks on when you nuke, I pull off some of the tough outer husks and silk, wrap them in a damp paper towel, and nuke away.
Thanks everyone. We nuked them. I've done that before. I stripped all the leaves & silk and wrapped them in parchment paper.
Pac, when you grill them, is that on charcoal or with a gas grill?
We have more corn, so will be able to try more methods.
Have you ever tried doing it with just a twist of parchment paper? I've nuked corn lots of times and haven't found it turned out any better other ways.
It just seemed easier than finding a way to fasten the end. The leaves weren't covering the corn properly.I used to do that too, but it's so quick and easy just leaving it in the husk. We had it that way many times this summer, don't even need to put it on a plate, just directly on the turntable.
It just seemed easier than finding a way to fasten the end. The leaves weren't covering the corn properly.
I never fastened the end before, but the leaves really weren't covering the corn properly. You can compost parchment paper.Doesn't matter, I never fasten the end, and I can compost the container!