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Grilled Corn

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on June 24, 2008

Yield

Serves 8

Grilled Corn

Ingredients

8 ears fresh corn, prepared according to the illustrations belowSalt and pepper Unsalted butter (optional)

Before You Begin

See the Step by Step below for how to judge when the corn is ready to come off the grill.

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn over a medium-hot fire, turning the ears every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the dark outlines of the kernels show through the husk and the husk is charred and beginning to peel away from the tip to expose some kernels, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the corn to a platter. Carefully remove and discard the charred husks and silk. Season the corn with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with butter, if desired.
Grilled Corn

Grilled Corn

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Yield

Serves 8

Ingredients

8 ears fresh corn, prepared according to the illustrations below
Salt and pepper
Unsalted butter (optional)

Test Kitchen Techniques

Ingredients

8 ears fresh corn, prepared according to the illustrations below
Salt and pepper
Unsalted butter (optional)

Test Kitchen Techniques

Ingredients

8 ears fresh corn, prepared according to the illustrations below
Salt and pepper
Unsalted butter (optional)

Test Kitchen Techniques

Before You Begin

See the Step by Step below for how to judge when the corn is ready to come off the grill.

Instructions

  1. Grill the corn over a medium-hot fire, turning the ears every 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the dark outlines of the kernels show through the husk and the husk is charred and beginning to peel away from the tip to expose some kernels, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the corn to a platter. Carefully remove and discard the charred husks and silk. Season the corn with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with butter, if desired.

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