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READY IN 55 mins

Juicy Grilled Corn On The Cob

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"Doesn't matter if you use fresh corn or frozen, this recipe will make it the best corn you've ever eaten!" — Holly

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Original recipe makes 8 ears of corn Change Servings

1 gallon cold water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup salt

8 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
1/2 cup softened butter, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Pour the water into a large pot, and stir the sugar and 1/2 cup salt together until dissolved. Place the ears of corn into the pot, and allow to soak at least 30 minutes but no longer than 8 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Remove the corn from the soak and grill the ears, turning every 2 to 3 minutes to cook the kernels on all sides. Brush the grilled corn with butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Editor's Note
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the brine ingredients. The actual amount of the brine consumed will vary.
Cook's Note
Try not to soak corn longer than 8 hours. It becomes soft and very salty. I also love to use fresh ground sea salt, very tasty!

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Great recipe - I soaked my corn in the sugar/salt water for a couple of hours. I used all the sugar and 1/4 cup of salt. I left the husks intact (peeling them back a little and removing a bit of excess silk) because that's how I grill them so the corn basically stems inside the husk. I'm not sure if we had really good corn or if it was the soak, but my husband looked up at me and said he wished we'd grilled more corn. So, we have a winner here and this will be how we soak our corn from now on.....

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 01, 2010

Everyone loves sweet corn, but these tasted more like all that sugar and took away from the natural sweetness that is so yummy. My family all felt the same way. Sorry. The only reason I can even give 2 stars is for the grilling. Grilled corn is the best, but I will go back to how I usually do it. I wrap the cleaned cobs in foil with a few small butter pats inside each. The only down side is that you cannot see how they are cooking and when they are done. If you get the right timing down with your grill, they are incredible, though.

—Mary

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41 Ratings

May 25, 2010

this was a great recipe. corn came out juicy and flavorful. my family loved it.

—marye

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May 29, 2012

This is how we do corn on the cob when in season here in FL. But never added sugar...guess we have sweet enough corn here and don't remove the husk or silk, it comes off easier when you pull back the hot husk and gives flavor. Slap on your butter and your good, have a corn dish as to catch all the butter and roll your corn in it. I do sprinkle a bit of salt...shame on me.

—*Sherri*

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Aug 23, 2010

We don't have boiled corn ever anymore. This is so tasty! we probably grill it alittle more (ok it gets pretty dark :) I can see where it would be over sweet if it isn't grilled for a while but once it hits a certain doneness the flavors enhance the corn. Yum!

—Nancy

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Aug 02, 2010

Unfortunately, this recipe made our corn way too sweet. It took away from the natural flavor of the corn. It wasn't any juicer than when I regularly grill corn.

—MamaV

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Jun 01, 2010

Perfect, easy way to make corn - and all loved it. At first, everyone thought you had to do SOMETHING else - certainly not put the corn directly on the barbie. But -- this corn is delicious despite it's simplicity.

—feliznavidad

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Jun 01, 2010

I'm anxious to try this again to see if it really is that good or if I just had some really good corn??!! This totally surprised me - and I didn't grill them - I wrapped them in wax paper and microwaved them. They were great - and I will definitely do it again!

—Big "M"

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Nutrition

Calories
227 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
29.6 g
10%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
12.6 g
19%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
3 g
6%

Sodium
7134 mg
285%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Juicy Grilled Corn On The Cob

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 227
Calories from Fat: 113

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.6g 19 %
Saturated Fat 7.5g 37 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 7134mg 285 %
Potassium 253mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.6g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 3g 6 %
Sugars 15.4g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.