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Grilling Corn – 7 Ways to Try!

On a warm evening, enjoy a hot and crunchy corn on the cob, with a dash of butter and salt. Is there anything better? When you see the delicious yellow color and the barbecue stripes, you immediately get hungry. Here we list 7 ways to grill corn.

Grill fresh corn on the cob with perfect results 

Turn on the grill and set all burners on the gas grill to max. Close the lid and let the grill heat up. After about 5 minutes the heat is 200-220 degrees and ready for use. Then lower the burners to about half. Place the corn on the grill. Start on a lower heat but increase the heat if necessary, after about 10 minutes the corn should be ready. Grill quickly by pre-cooking the corn if necessary. Let it cool for a few minutes. NOTE! Don't leave it on the grill for too long or you'll end up with a tough and bland corn on the cob and lose the juicy delicious experience.

1. Grilled corn on the cob with a delicious smoky BBQ glaze
A classic. Take a small bowl and mix 2 tsp honey, 3 tbsp bbq sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp finely chopped onion. For the last three minutes on the grill, brush your corn on the cob with this rich and smoky glaze that then breaks down perfectly with the sweet and juicy corn.

2. Corn on the cob with feta cheese and coriander
Buy a creamy feta cheese that you chop into small pieces, sprinkle over the corn on the cob while pressing with the spoons so that they stick. Garnish with some coriander leaves!

3. Delicious smoky lamb's lettuce
To take your summer salad to the next level, we recommend grilling fresh corn, then cutting off the corn kernels and letting it be one of the main ingredients. In addition to this visually beautiful touch, you also get a deeper and more authentic taste. You can also use this tip to take your tacos to the next level; bake or grill the corn kernels before putting them in a bowl.

4. Grilled corn wrapped in bacon
A real American version are these bacon wrapped corn on the cob with extra. Proceed as follows:Coat the corn on the cob with ranch dressing and wrap each with four pieces of bacon, turning occasionally and grilling the corn for about ten minutes.

5. Grilled corn on the cob dipped in sugar and cinnamon
A dessert worth trying at least once in your life! Make a childishly delicious dessert from the already sweet corn. Allow the cobs to cool slightly after removing them from the grill. Then divide the corn on the cob into three pieces. brush with a little butter and dip the glazed corn cobs in cinnamon sugar, ie. a bowl with 2/3 sugar and 1/3 cinnamon.

6. Mexican street food
Grill fresh corn the Mexican way. Elote is the Mexican variant where you spread your grilled corn with mayonnaise, creamy cheese (cheap brie works well), chili powder and coriander. Serve with lime wedges.

7. Grilled corn sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
Grill fresh corn and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese! After the corn on the cob has cooled a bit, mix butter or margarine with grated Parmesan cheese. Then brush the cobs with the parmesan butter, eat and enjoy the cheesy taste in combination with the crispy and smoky corn.