Best Roasted Corn on the Cob

we fix this on a gas grill, but I am sure it could be done on a charcoal grill as well..be sure to allow at least 2 hours soak time before attempting to grill...it is so easy..the taste is out of this world..

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 8  fresh  corn on the cob, unshucked
•  butter
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1⁄2 cup sugar

Directions

1. shuck the corn almost to the bottom of the cob and remove as much silk as possible.
2. plunge the corn into a buck of cold water along with about 1/2 cup of sugar and let set at least 2 hours --
3. while the coals are heating or gas grill is coming to heat --
4. partially dry corn that has been soaking and rub with butter and salt and pepper --
5. pull the shucks back up and tie at the top with a piece of shuck or string.
6. place the corn on an outdoor grill and cover them with a wet, wrung out gunny sack to keep in the steam.
7. roast 15-20 minutes, turning frequently or until the corn is cooked through and smells irrestible -- .