Grilled Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob in Husks

Check out my herbed butter Mixed-Herb Compound Butter for Veggies or Meat or Roasted Garlic, Herb Butter to brush on the corn. Prep time includes soaking time which is done in ice water to keep the sugars in the fresh corn from turning into starch.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  ears  sweet corn
•  ice cold water

Directions

1. Gently peel husks back to within 2 inches of the base.
2. Remove silk and smooth husks back into place, completely covering kernels.
3. Fill a sink with ice water and soak corn for 30 minutes.
4. Drain and shake off excess water.
5. The cold water stop the sugars in the corn from turning to starch.
6. Preheat grill.
7. Generously oil the grill to prevent sticking.
8. Grill directly over medium to medium-hot coals 5 inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until tender-- 15 minutes.
9. Open carefully and brush on melted butter and season with salt or Check out my herbed butter.