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A quick and easy grilled corn on the cob recipe with golden corn rubbed with homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning and perfectly grilled. The best grilling side dish ever!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fire up the grill, my friends. It's time for Grilled Corn on the Cob. I grew up in the Midwest, and we always look forward to corn season, when freshly picked corn is everywhere, from jam packed grocery store bins to roadside vegetable stands.
You can get corn on the cob anywhere near me this time of year, and I absolutely love it.
Corn on the cob is perfect for grilling. There are SO many different ways to make corn on the cob, but grilling is probably my very favorite. It is incredibly easy to strip away those outer corn stalks, rub down a few ears of corn with oil and your favorite seasonings, and toss them on the grill.
It really is one of the easiest, and most flavorful grilling side dishes you can get. Corn on the cob basically screams summer.
A Favorite Seasonal Classic
It's a great time of year, really, so comfortable, great sleeping weather, and the pepper garden is STILL exploding like crazy. But since we're grilling, I'm taking advantage of a recent concoction
It's a truly versatile seasoning with a number of flavorful components. You can give many a dish a blast of this Caribbean awesomeness.
Think shrimp. Think vegetables. Think corn on the cob!
For this recipe, it is the uber grilling Midwest vegetable - Grilled Corn on the Cob. Where we live, cornfields abound. We ride our bikes through cornfields and I grew up right next to one.
Talk about adventures!
Cornfields have inspired many fictional stories for me, including a couple of published novels and a feature film that is currently in some form of pre-production (wish me luck!), but the best thing about cornfields is the CORN! I flat out love corn! If I ever move out of the Midwest, I think I might miss how available it is to us.
Jerk Rubbed Grilled Corn on the Cob Ingredients
- Corn: Soaked in cold water, fresh sweet corn is awesome here
- Olive Oil: For coating the corn
- Jamaican Jerk Rub: Homemade or store-bought
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Jamaican Jerk Sauce: Optional, for added flavor
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed
How to Make Jerk Rubbed Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Heat Grill:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
- Remove Husks:
- Remove the corn husks and discard them
- Oil the Corn:
- Rub each ear of corn with olive oil until evenly coated
- Add Seasoning:
- Rub the corn with Jamaican jerk seasoning mix
- Grill Corn:
- Place corn on hot grill for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until nicely charred
- Finish:
- Toss with jerk sauce if using, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with lime juice
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Boom! Easy recipe, isn't it? Grilled corn on the cob is the perfect grilling side dish. It really doesn't get any better, especially with Jamaican jerk seasoning. I just love the stuff!
Grilled and roasted corn is the best.
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You Must Know
Storing your Jerk Rubbed Grilled Corn on the Cob in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 2-3 days. To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate it promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I grill the corn with the husks on?
Yes, you can grill corn with the husks on, but removing them or peeling back helps with seasoning and speeds up cooking.
- → Is soaking the corn necessary before grilling?
Soaking is optional. It adds moisture and reduces grill flare-ups, but you can skip it for quicker prep.
- → How long should I grill the corn?
Grill for 15–20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until lightly charred and golden.
- → Can I use other seasonings besides jerk rub?
Absolutely! Cajun, taco, or any bold spice blend works well with grilled corn.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Store grilled corn in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 days.