Description
Achieve deeply charred, naturally sweet grilled corn using a homemade herb-citrus blend. Master the balance of heat and moisture for smoky complexity without salt or sugar.
Ingredients
4–6 ears fresh corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Prepare grill with 350°F direct zone and 275°F indirect zone
Remove husks but leave silks intact
Trim ½ inch from corn stems
Soak corn in water for 5 minutes
Mix olive oil, pepper, and garlic powder in small bowl
Brush seasoning mixture evenly on all corn surfaces
Place corn over direct heat and rotate 90° every 2-3 minutes
After 8 minutes, move to indirect zone and cook for 7-9 minutes
Remove when 3-4 charcoal rings appear diagonally
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use a silicone brush to avoid burning natural sugars
Substitute garlic powder with onion powder if preferred
Test readiness by squeezing kernels for liquid release
Adjust temperatures using thermometers for accuracy
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Grilling
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0