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Grilled Corn

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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

  1. 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.

TagsAmericanCornVegetableSideDinnerLunchVeganVegetarianGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeEasyGrillingEpicurious

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