Quick BBQ Corn

Looking for some oh-so-good corn on the cob without a lot of work? Be sure to try this at your next BBQ or on your next camping trip!

I think the reason this recipe is so easy is that you can do it in advance, just keeping all your foil-wrapped corn packets in the fridge or cooler, and putting them on the grill when you're ready. And once you put them on the grill, they don't need any more work than turning them once. No making sure they don't burn, or boiling them in a big pot of water. Just give a cob to each person, in the foil, and it's already buttered and ready to eat. 

You need one piece of foil big enough to wrap a corn cob for each cob.  And you'll need some butter and your choice of seasoning. I used "Organic No-Salt Seasoning" from Costco, which is nearly identical to Trader Joe's "21 Seasoning Salute." You could also use lemon pepper, your favorite curry, or any other combination you have a taste for.

If you're using a charcoal grill, get it ready. If you're using a gas grill, you can turn it on right before you start grilling the corn.

After shucking your corn, lay out a piece of foil. Put some butter pats in the middle, sprinkle seasoning of choice on top, and put a corn cob on top of that. Wrap into a packet and set aside. Do the same for all corn cobs.

(I used salted butter, and my seasoning was salt-free, but feel free to add salt to your liking or have some ready at the table after they're cooked)

Wrap in a packet by holding long edges together and folding down like you would a paper bag, one or two times, so butter stays inside the packet. Do the same on the ends.

Put on upper rack of heated grill, or out of direct heat. I let them cook on the top rack for about five minutes and then put my meat on the grill. I turned them after ten minutes and they were ready within 20 minutes. They probably would have been ready sooner but the meat wasn't ready yet so I kept them on the grill so they stayed hot.

The foil will be hot hot hot! Let sit for several minutes before unwrapping and be sure to use potholders.

The corn is beautiful, buttery, and delicious.  The moisture stays in the foil packet rather than cooking out, so it stays sweet and juicy. 

I hope you enjoy this easy corn recipe this summer! It would be great to make these ahead to take to a picnic, on a camping trip, or any other outdoor eating event!