The Original Grilled Corn: Charred, Buttery, and Uncompromising

This recipe is designed for the purist—someone who appreciates the natural sweetness of the harvest balanced by the aggressive char of a live fire. We utilize the “Husk-on” method to steam the kernels in their own moisture before finishing them over direct flame for that essential smoky crunch.

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Ingredients

6 Ears of Fresh Corn (Husks intact) 1/2 cup Salted Grass-Fed Butter (Melted) 2 tbsp "The Foundation" All-Purpose Rub or your favorite rub 1 Fresh Lime (Sliced into wedges) Optional Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Directions

The Soak

Submerge the entire ears of corn in cold water for at least 15 minutes. This prevents the husks from igniting immediately and creates steam to cook the kernels.

⏱ 15 minutes

The First Burn

Preheat your grill to Medium-High (approx. 400°F). Place the wet corn directly on the grates. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. The husks will char and blacken—this is exactly what you want.

⏱ 15 minutes 🔥 400°F

The Peel

Using your heat-resistant gloves, remove the corn from the grill. Carefully pull back the blackened husks to the base (like a banana) to use as a handle, or remove them entirely. Strip away any remaining silk.

The Sear

Place the exposed corn back on the grill for 2-3 minutes. Rotate frequently until the kernels are golden and display beautiful toasted brown char marks.

⏱ 2-3 minutes. 🔥 400°F

The Finish

Remove the corn from the heat. Using your pastry brush, coat each ear generously with melted butter. Shake the rub over all sides for that savory garlic and pepper kick.