Corn on the cob in aluminum foil on the grill

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An easy recipe for grilled corn on the cob in foil! This is a simple, fresh side dish for fresh corn on the grill.

I was raised a meat and potatoes girl in Central Missouri. Or to be more accurate, meat, potatoes and corn like this grilled corn on the cob in foil!

My Dad had a large garden on about an acre by our house, and he grew sweet corn for us each year.

I spent a lot of time shucking corn and helping cut it off the cob as a little girl, but it was always so worth it. We had fresh, amazing corn year-round, but we never grilled corn on the cob in foil. 

I recently had grilled corn on the cob in foil at a friend's house and was struck by how delicious it was.

Such a simple recipe, with pure and basic ingredients, elevated by a different cooking method then we're accustomed to.

I hope that you enjoy this tutorial on grilling corn in foil, and that it becomes a grilling favorite! 

How to Grill Corn in Foil 

• Shuck and clean the corn, and make sure it is nice and dry.
• Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil, about one foot long should be long enough.
• Brush each ear of corn with about 1 teaspoon of melted butter or olive oil.
• Then, sprinkle each ear with salt and pepper.
• You can also add other seasonings. I like chili powder, garlic powder, or fresh herbs.

How Long to Grill Corn on the Cob in Foil 

Your length of time will vary a bit based on how hot the grill is and where the corn is placed in relation to the other items on the grill.

I recommend grilling the corn for about 20 minutes directly over high heat.

You can also place the corn around the corners of the grill but remember to add another 5-10 minutes to the cook time since this part of the grill is not as hot. 

Tips for Grilling Corn

• Be sure to flip the corn about halfway through the cook time since you are cooking over a direct heat source.
• And, be careful when removing the foil from the corn!
• You may want to wear oven mitts to do this, as steam will be released from the foil packet. The corn will be HOT! 
• If you choose to skip the foil, grill the corn over indirect heat to avoid it from charring too much.

You can also cook corn on the cob on your smoker! Grab my recipe for Smoked Corn on the Cob recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn on the cob, shucked and cleaned
• 1.5 tablespoons butter, melted (or olive oil)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. Shuck and clean the corn, and make sure it is nice and dry.
3. Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil, about one foot long per ear of corn.
4. Lay the corn on the sheet of aluminum foil, then brush each ear of corn with melted butter.
5. Then, sprinkle each ear of corn with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
6. You can also add other seasonings, like chili powder or fresh herbs at this time.
7. Wrap the aluminum foil over the corn cob.
8. Grill over direct heat for 15-20 minutes, or over indirect heat for 25-30 minutes. Remove one ear from the grill and check for doneness. Add an additional 5 minutes if needed.
9. Allow corn to rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping from foil. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 116Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 345mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g

The nutrition for this recipe is calculated by an app, and may be incorrect.

If you loved this grilled corn on the cob in foil recipe, I think you'll also enjoy these grill friendly recipes:

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• Grilled Honey Bourbon Chicken Skewers
• Smoked Corn on the Cob
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• Smoky Grilled Salsa & Chevy's Knock Off
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