Cooking Corn on the Grill. Spiced Chickpeas on this page. Fresh summer corn is one of the seasons best gifts, and when you grill it, the flavor goes from super good to sublime. Ways to Grill Corn on the Cob. Grill the corn. Tie a piece of string or loose husk over the tip of the husk to keep it on the corn. Place the corn on a lightly oiled grill rack, either just above the coals for a shorter cooking time, or high above the coals to lower the risk of charring. Close the grill and cook for about 1. Check the corn ready when the husks start to get kernel shaped char marks and pull away from the tip. If the kernels dont feel tender when poked with a fork, its fine to leave the corn on until the husk chars black. Be careful not to overcook your corn or it will become soft and mushy. If you can flex the corncob easily in your hands, it is probably overcooked. You can cook corn directly on the coals instead. In this case, the corn will be ready when the husk is completely charred. Check frequently to avoid burning. Soaked.jpg' alt='Grilling Corn In Husk' title='Grilling Corn In Husk' />Grilling Corn In Husk SilkRemove Some of the Husk for Easy Grilling. Yes, you can throw the whole corn cob, husks and all, directly on the grill. Some people swear by this technique, but. Preparation. 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Keep the husks on the corn but trim the silk off the ends of the corn and cut off any of the husk that is loose. So, whats the best way to grill corn I frequently use three different methods, and each has its distinct advantages and drawbacks. We may not be able to agree on. Steamed corn husks filled with ground corn are a traditional food, eaten by the native inhabitants of South America before the arrival of the Europeans. For grilled corn, Id just as soon husk it the oldfashioned way. But if you want to microwave and cook corn all in one go, this is not a bad way to do it.