How to Cook Corn on the Cob on the Gas BBQ

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By Katie Leigh
eHow Contributing Writer

Using a gas grill to cook corn on the cob gives the dish a smoky, sweet flavor. Grilling corn on the cob is a simple task, especially when using a gas grill. The key to grilling corn on the cob is cooking it quickly over even, relatively high heat to seal in the kernels' moisture. Soaking the uncooked cobs in water helps keep the corn from burning while on the gas grill.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Gas grill
Fresh corn on the cob
Kitchen twine
Large bowl
Salt
Tongs

Step 1

Heat the gas grill on high. When it has fully heated, drop the temperature to medium-high heat and close the lid.
Step 2

Peel back the husks on the ears of corn, leaving them connected at the base. Strip the silk from the corn and discard it. Pull the husks back up over the corn cob and knot a small length of kitchen twine around the top to keep them in place.
Step 3

Fill a large bowl about halfway with cold water and add a generous pinch of salt. Soak the ears of corn in the water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4

Remove the corn from the bowl, shaking off excess water. Place the corn on the grill over direct heat and close the lid. Grill the ears for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every five minutes with tongs to keep the husks from burning.
Step 5

Strip the husks from the ears of corn and serve immediately.