Sweet and Smoky Grilled Corn
This show-stopping grilled corn recipe features an overnight sugar water soak that transforms ordinary corn into incredibly sweet, tender kernels. Combined with herb butter and finished with a perfect smoky char, this corn will become your new summer grilling favorite.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 fresh ears of corn husks removed
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- Water enough to cover corn
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Garlic and herb seasoning such as Mrs. Dash
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
Instructions
- In a large container, dissolve 1 1/2 cups sugar in enough water to cover the corn completely. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Submerge corn ears in the sugar water solution and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
- Remove corn from sugar water and pat dry.
- Spread softened butter evenly over each ear of corn.
- Season each ear with salt, pepper, and garlic herb seasoning to taste.
- Wrap each ear individually in aluminum foil.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Place foil-wrapped corn on grill and cook for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove corn from foil and place directly on grill grates.
- Grill for an additional 5-10 minutes, turning frequently to achieve even charring.
- Remove from grill and serve immediately.
Notes
The sugar water soak can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for even sweeter results
Feel free to substitute the herb seasoning with your favorites like cayenne for heat or fresh thyme for herbaceous flavor
If corn ears are very large, you may need to increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes
Leftover corn can be cut off the cob and used in salads, salsas, or soups
For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the butter before applying
The foil-wrapping step guarantees the corn steams and cooks evenly before charring
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g