How to grill corn on the cob? Tips for preparation

How to grill corn on the cob depends on the type of corn you buy. To give the vegetable the finishing touch, it is not only advisable to use herb butter.

How to grill corn on the cob: here’s the best way to go about it

If you want to grill corn on the cob, you already have to make an important decision when shopping: Either you go for packaged and pre-cooked corn on the cob, which you just have to put on the grill. Or you can use fresh corn on the cob, which requires a little more preparation time.

• Remove the green leaves from the fresh corn cobs before cooking the vegetables in the pot.
• Fill the pot with enough water to cover the corn cobs well when cooking. Heat the water with a good pinch of sugar before pre-cooking the corn on the cob in it for 20 minutes.
• Medium direct heat of 175 to 200 degrees Celsius on the grill is suitable for corn on the cob. You do not need a grill tray. You can place the corn on the cob directly on the grill and grill it for about 15 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
• You can brush some of the marinades for the corn on the cob onto the tasty vegetables while they are still on the grill.

Grilled corn on the cob: Here’s how to top these tasty treats

Grilled corn on the cob has a great aroma in itself. But during the grilling or afterwards, you can enhance it with other ingredients.

• Classically, you can serve herb or garlic butter with the corn on the cob, which is spread on the still warm vegetables and thus melts easily.

• You can also make your own basil butter and offer it with the corn on the cob. To do this, chop 10 to 15 washed basil leaves and a clove of garlic and stir them into two large tablespoons of softened butter. Then salt the mixture.

• If you want to deviate from the usual herb butter, you can also prepare a chilli and lime marinade for your corn on the cob. To make it, mix two finely chopped chillies with as many cloves of garlic, the juice of one lime, six tablespoons of maple syrup and two tablespoons of soy sauce. You can spread the chilli marinade on the corn on the cob while it is still grilling.

• Corn cob holders are ideal for eating the grilled corn without burning your fingers or smearing yourself completely.
• Cut the corn on the cob into two to four smaller pieces. This is convenient for barbecue guests who don’t necessarily want to eat a whole cob.