The article explores the question of whether corn should be soaked before grilling it, consulting celebrity chef Robbie Shoults for expert advice. Shoults explains that soaking corn helps when grilling it in the husk, preventing burning and allowing it to steam. However, he recommends grilling shucked corn without soaking, applying oil or butter and seasoning directly for a quicker and charred result. Ultimately, the choice between husked or shucked corn boils down to private taste preferences regarding flavor and texture.
If you are grilling corn in the husk, you can soak them ahead of time to keep the husk from burning. The soak not only keeps the corn from catching fire, but that extra water also helps the corn to steam inside the husk.
No need to soak or boil shucked corn before grilling! Just apply a coat of oil or butter with your favorite seasoning and grill over medium-high heat, turning every few minutes.
If you still can't make up your mind about how to grill your corn - in the husk or out - it may be helpful to think about what you want the final dish to look like.
I prefer grilling shucked corn, as I believe it gets done faster and I can season it to perfection easily without the husk.
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