Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Rinse well and then pat dry. Lightly grease a gas or charcoal grill or grill pan with a bit of canola oil and preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place the husked corn directly on the heated grill grates. Grill the corn for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until the kernels are tender. Continue to grill for 2-3 minutes for additional char on the corn if desired.
Remove the corn from the grill, allow to cool slightly, season as desired, and serve.
Grilled Corn on the Cob in the Husk
Pull back the husks on the corn on the cob, leaving them attached to the stem of the cob. Remove the silk from the corn cobs as best as you can, and then pull the husks back up around the cob, to keep the kernels from being exposed to direct heat.
Place the corn into a large pot or deep container and cover them with cold water and soak the corn for 20-60 minutes in the water. Once soaked, drain the water from the corn.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Once heated, place the corn directly onto the grates and grill for 20-25 minutes, rotating every 3-4 minutes. Once the husks are blacked and the corn kernels are tender, remove the corn on the cob from the grill.
Once cool enough to handle, remove the husks from the corn, season as desired, and serve.
Grilled Corn on the Cob Wrapped in Foil
Preheat a charcoal or gas grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Rinse well and then pat dry. Place each individual ear of corn onto its own piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap the corn loosely in foil and use a fork to poke a couple of holes into the foil to allow steam to escape.
Place the foil-wrapped corn onto the preheated grill and grill for 22-25 minutes, turning occasionally.
Remove the corn from the grill and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Unwrap the foil and season as desired before serving.
Notes
Note on Corn: Any variety of corn on the cob--yellow, white, or bi-corn works for this grilled corn recipe. The most important thing to remember when enjoying summer corn is to prepare it as fresh as possible. The fresher the corn, the more flavorful, sweet, and juicy it will be. I suggest purchasing corn no more than 3 days before planning to use it if at all possible.