Grilled Corn on the Cob with Salt-and-Pepper Butter

Name: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Salt-and-Pepper Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 6 ears corn

Fresh ears of corn grilled in their husks and slathered with a simple but flavorful homemade salt and pepper butter. This summer classic brings out the natural sweetness of corn while adding a subtle smoky char.

6 servings

20 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup unsalted butter
•1 tsp kosher salt
•1 tsp black pepper
•6 ears corn

Cooking Instructions

1.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
5 min
2.
Pull back husk from each ear of corn without removing it entirely. Remove silk, then pull husk back into place. (This allows coverage from the grill, both protecting the corn from direct exposure to the flames and partially steaming the ear, while still allowing smoke to penetrate the husk and some charring to occur.) Grill, turning occasionally, until slightly charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer corn to a large platter, pull back husks, and spread with reserved butter.
15 min
3.
Do Ahead: Butter can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before spreading over corn.