Grilling corn on the cob in the husk

[TylerW]

I've always grilled corn bare-assed against the grill. Light fire, keep an eye on it, but let it get a bit of char.

Maybe I'm a corn heathen?

Also, this shit is lit.

 

[byke]

Word, Mexican corn. Lightly coat with sour cream and use that TJ's powder.

 

[DrSwade]

I just turn it an 1/8th or so every few minutes. When the outside husk is burned (black) I turn again. After a full rotation it is done. Honestly, I have never over nor undercooked it.
My wife poined out that some flecks of burned husk end up on the peeled back ear. I am not bothered by it. Adds to the overall end products imo.

Mexican corn, known as “elotes” on the cob and “esquites” cut off the cob and served in a cup. Unfortunately down here they use field corn, or at least it seems like it to me. (I also was a production corn farmer.)
Mayonaise, lime juice, Tajiin and most of all, Cotija cheese sprinkles. Shitty corn or not, I still love it.

 

[900ss]

So, I have never tried this, as the idea of getting corn silk stuck in my teeth is one that inspires fits of rage to me, so like, does it all burn off or how does that work?

The silk comes off so much easier when cooked using this method. I've been doing it for years and it eat with nothing added to it, especially when it's s w e e t.

 

[afm199]

I am from Ohio and a former sweet corn farmer. The only way is to grill the corn just as you bought it (or pulled it off the stalk). Ignore all burning of husks, you can’t really overcook it. Don’t open up until ready to eat and it stays warm a very long time. You will be amazed how much more corn flavor there is when you cook it this way.
If you can get yellow corn it is superior. Not as sweet but the flavor is best.

This.

I've grilled, boiled, microwaved, baked and stewed corn most of my life. It's almost impossible to over cook and it always tastes good.

 

[WFO]

I wrap mine in wet paper towels (Leaving the husk on) and microwave them for 25 minutes. No mess - easy peasy.

 

[bobl]

I tried the throw it on the grill as it comes off the stalk last night. It was great! Much better flavor than steaming or boiling, and easy. I am convinced!

 

[Eldritch]

I wrap mine in wet paper towels (Leaving the husk on) and microwave them for 25 minutes. No mess - easy peasy.

This story is a sad story and it makes me sad.

 

[byke]

I don't think I'd ever microwave anything for 25 minutes.

You know what's cool though, is microwaving potatoes in those little potato bags. Huge time saver.

 

[ctwo]

I've eaten it raw.

But usually on the grill I'll peel it clean and toss it on the grates, marinating with butter during the cooking process for an even golden coating of caramelized corn sugars and butter glaze.

I keep telling myself I am to stop eating corn, but there I was last week comping down an entire ear.