No summer day is complete without an ear of corn on your dinner plate! Here are some tips to grill corn on your new marine BBQ.
Important note: Use it immediately! As soon as it's picked, the corn's sugars begin turning into tasteless starches (some say half are converted within 3 days if not refrigerated), so row ashore and get your corn freshly picked from a local farm!
You can grill corn in three ways:
- In the shucks
- No shucks, just in the inner silk
- No shucks, no silk
Shucks:
Soak the cobs for a 1/2 hr. Preheat grill, then grill cobs for 15 minutes with the lid closed. The shucks will trap steam, creating a result resembling boiled corn.
Silk Only:
Peel off the outer shucks but leave the inner silk. Soak 1/2 hr. Preheat grill, then place on grill, turning occaisonally to prevent burning. Keep lid closed. Result is a light blackening and smoky flavour. Two thumbs up!
No Shuck, No Silk:
No soaking necessary. Grill with lid down, but keep turning the corn to reduce blackening - which will occur easily. The corn will take on the BBQ flavours but may be too grilled for your liking.
Suggested toppings:
- Butter and salt
- Lime juice, chili flakes, sour cream
- Curry, cumin, black pepper and light cooking oil