Grilled Corn on the Cob is a summer staple! Learn how to grill corn on the cob perfectly every time following this easy recipe for grilled corn. It's juicy, sweet, and smoky - plus, it's so darn easy to make in just about 30 minutes!
Melt butter in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish, then add garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt, and mix until fully combined.
4 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt
Lay out a long sheet of aluminum foil and place your corn cobs in the center. The foil should be long enough to fold over both sides of the corn and fully wrap it. Coat corn with garlic butter sauce.
4 corn on the cob
Fold over one half of the foil to cover the corn.
Tuck in the folded piece, then fold over the opposite side and tuck it in.
Tuck in both the top and bottom ends of the foil tightly. Add the foil pack corn to the grill over medium-low heat and grill for 30 minutes.
When done, remove the foil pack from the grill and very carefully unwrap it. It will be hot and steamy, so be careful! Serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
Picking out the perfect corn: Look for ears with tight green husks and golden brown, slightly sticky tassels (the hairy bit at top). Feel the ear for plump kernels. Avoid any brownish, crackers husks or dry tassels.
Carefully remove the corn from the grill: When it’s time to remove the corn on the cob in foil, please be very careful. The corn will be very hot and steamy.