How do you cook corn kernels on BBQ?
I recently had some BBQ corn where the corn was in individual kernels. I'm wondering how this would be done on a BBQ... would you grill the corn on the cob, then cut the kernels off? Or would you do it the other way around? If so, in what would you cook the kernels?
Must I use raw corn or can I use corn kernels from a can?
Best Answer
You would use raw corn. You can either grill it on the cob, or use a mesh grill roasting pan.
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Do you have to boil corn before BBQ?
Things You'll Need Without boiling first, corn will take 20 minutes to grill, during which it can become tough. Boiling corn before grilling it gives the corn a smokey flavor from the grill and ensures that it is thoroughly cooked.Should I soak corn before BBQ?
Do you have to soak corn on the cob before grilling? No, it does not have to be soaked before grilling. However, if you are grilling your corn in the husk, it's a good idea to soak your corn so that the husks do not burn or catch fire.Why do you soak corn in water before grilling?
The thinking behind soaking unhusked corn before grilling is that it will prevent the husks from burning. In our tests, we found that even after ten minutes in water, the corn's husk still charred up and tasted nearly identical to the previous test.How do you know when corn is done on BBQ?
You can tell the corn's done by pulling back the foil a little; the kernels will be plump and will look almost steamed or boiled. (This method of cooking corn is forgiving; if you're not sure the corn is done, it can go back on the grill for a total of up to 15 minutes.)More answers regarding how do you cook corn kernels on BBQ?
Answer 2
You would indeed want to leave the kernels on the corn and grill it according to the link you cited.
Answer 3
When I use roasted corn kernels in recipes and have access to grilling weather, I find it ideal to pre-soak the heads of corn in water for about 20-40 minutes then grill, husk intact, for about 25-35. Once they are cooked, take off the husk, cut of the kernels with a knife going vertically from stem to tip.
You can also freeze corn prepared this way and it makes for a nice taste of summer when you add them to food in February.
Answer 4
Roasted Corn in January Snow:
If you do not have access to a grill, like during winter time, my preferred method for roasting corn without the fire is to use a skillet and about 1 teaspoon maybe of olive/peanut oil and a teaspoon of paprika.
Basically, heat the oil until it is good and hot and coats the bottom of the skillet smoothly. Drop the paprika (or chili powder, ancho powder, etc) in the bottom of the pan, let it roast for about 30-60 seconds pushing it around with a spatula a bit, add the corn from a can (drained), and burn the corn a bit (tossing it with the spatula).
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