The summer season is a great time
for grilling outdoors. Corn is in season now and at a good price at many
supermarkets. You can get a reasonable deal on a bunch of fresh corn now in the
states. Farmers markets are also another ideal option to scout for fresh corn.
They tend to have fresh produce that is of great quality.
Grilling corn is a popular side dish
to grill on summer days. It is a staple at many barbecue outdoor grill events.
Corn has always been a well-known side dish for its taste and availability
during the season. It makes it a great addition to summer picnics, cookouts, or
large outdoor gatherings.
Why Corn Grilling on Summer Days is
Popular?
- Flavor/Taste: light, sweet, charred
flavor.
- Healthy: It is nutritious with
various health benefits.
- Simplicity: It is considered simple
to cook on the grill.
- Versatile: Grilled corn can be
prepared in different ways. Corn can be grilled with or without husks.
- Availability: Corn is widely
attainable during the peak corn season.
Grilling Equipment:
Small cement grill, charcoal, cooking brush, and tongs.
Grilled Corn: Sweet
yellow corn. Marinade: cilantro, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, olive oil,
salt, and pepper.
Grilled Corn Ingredients
Corn
For grilling, I bought and used
fresh yellow sweet corn from the supermarket. I removed the corn husks for this
grill day. This is optional; corn with husks is also great for grilling. It is
also a popular method. I made and used a homemade marinade for the corn. On
this grill day, I grilled only corn, then brushed fresh layers of the marinade
onto the corn.
Marinade: Cilantro Vinegar Marinade
There are numerous types of
marinades available at the supermarket. A few types of marinades include citrus
juice vinegar, steakhouse, sweet teriyaki, and herb marinades. Making a marinade
at home can be simple and tasty. Combine cooking oil, an acidic ingredient,
herbs, and spices to create a delicious marinade. I made a simple and savory marinade.
With a few ingredients, this marinade adds a burst of flavor to each corn.
For this marinade, cut and dice the
vegetable ingredients. In a bowl, add the cut cilantro, garlic, and red onion,
then mix with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix all the
marinade ingredients until fully combined.
The Grill
This is a homemade grill made with
cement that was shaped into a small grill and then lightly coated with paint.
This grill works as well as a store-bought grill from the store. I used charcoal
for this grilling day. I also used a small grill grate over the charcoal. This
helps to control the heat so the corn will not overcook.
After adding the charcoal and the
grill grate, I heated the grill and then allowed it to heat up. Within a few
minutes, the grill was ready for cooking. The corn was added to the grill. I
turn the corn occasionally with a tong so that each corn would get cooked.
This grill is an ideal size for
grilling a few food items at a time. It also heats up very well. In addition,
the food gets cooked thoroughly. The corn did not take very long to grill. It
was cooked to medium temperature within half an hour.
The summer season is a great time for grilling outdoors. Corn is in season now and at a good price at many supermarkets. You can get a reasonable deal on a bunch of fresh corn now in the states. Farmers markets are also another ideal option to scout for fresh corn. They tend to have fresh produce that is of great quality.
Grilling corn is a popular side dish to grill on summer days. It is a staple at many barbecue outdoor grill events. Corn has always been a well-known side dish for its taste and availability during the season. It makes it a great addition to summer picnics, cookouts, or large outdoor gatherings.
Why Corn Grilling on Summer Days is Popular?
- Flavor/Taste: light, sweet, charred
flavor.
- Healthy: It is nutritious with
various health benefits.
- Simplicity: It is considered simple
to cook on the grill.
- Versatile: Grilled corn can be
prepared in different ways. Corn can be grilled with or without husks.
- Availability: Corn is widely
attainable during the peak corn season.
Grilling Equipment: Small cement grill, charcoal, cooking brush, and tongs.
Grilled Corn: Sweet yellow corn. Marinade: cilantro, garlic, onion, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grilled Corn Ingredients
Corn
For grilling, I bought and used fresh yellow sweet corn from the supermarket. I removed the corn husks for this grill day. This is optional; corn with husks is also great for grilling. It is also a popular method. I made and used a homemade marinade for the corn. On this grill day, I grilled only corn, then brushed fresh layers of the marinade onto the corn.
Marinade: Cilantro Vinegar Marinade
There are numerous types of marinades available at the supermarket. A few types of marinades include citrus juice vinegar, steakhouse, sweet teriyaki, and herb marinades. Making a marinade at home can be simple and tasty. Combine cooking oil, an acidic ingredient, herbs, and spices to create a delicious marinade. I made a simple and savory marinade. With a few ingredients, this marinade adds a burst of flavor to each corn.
For this marinade, cut and dice the vegetable ingredients. In a bowl, add the cut cilantro, garlic, and red onion, then mix with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix all the marinade ingredients until fully combined.
The Grill
This is a homemade grill made with cement that was shaped into a small grill and then lightly coated with paint. This grill works as well as a store-bought grill from the store. I used charcoal for this grilling day. I also used a small grill grate over the charcoal. This helps to control the heat so the corn will not overcook.
After adding the charcoal and the grill grate, I heated the grill and then allowed it to heat up. Within a few minutes, the grill was ready for cooking. The corn was added to the grill. I turn the corn occasionally with a tong so that each corn would get cooked.
This grill is an ideal size for grilling a few food items at a time. It also heats up very well. In addition, the food gets cooked thoroughly. The corn did not take very long to grill. It was cooked to medium temperature within half an hour.
The Grilled Corn with the Marinade
The grilled corn was lightly charred after grilled. Once the corn was cooked, I let the corn cool before adding the marinade. Marinating the food prior to cooking is a common and popular method. For these grilled corns, I marinated them after grilling. This is reverse marinating; this adds freshly added flavor to the food; though it is optional, you can marinate before and after grilling.
I then added the marinade to each corn with a cooking brush. I coated each corn until fully saturated with the marinade. I set the marinated corn aside for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to fully saturate.
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