Grilled Corn on the Cob

Mmmmmmmm...there's nothing better than buttery, sweet corn on the cob in the summer time!  I am always looking for ways to cook corn on the grill, since we typically have it going so much in the summer.  I have grilled with the ears completely cleaned and directly on the grill, and I have grilled with the husks still on, but not with much luck.

I was looking on a recipe site and found this winner!  And since you cook it in foil, it stays quite warm, rather than keeping the corn sitting in the boiling water, only to get soggy.  So it is great if you are entertaining.  Haha-we always laugh at all the couples on HGTV shows who MUST purchase a house or renovate a house for "entertaining", even if they are moving to a foreign country where they know no one!

Ingredients
Corn on the cob, fresh and shucked
Melted butter
Salt, pepper
Basil and Parmesan cheese (optional)
Aluminum foil
Ice cubes (you'll see...keep reading)

1.  On a piece of foil large enough to wrap cob twice, place the ear of corn and slather each ear liberally with melted butter, using a pastry brush.

2.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper; I used fresh ground peppercorns.  I also added a little basil and Parmesan cheese.  

3.  Here comes the wacky part...place 1 ice cube next to the ear of corn and wrap cob so the foil covers the ear twice, folding over the edges.

By adding the ice cube, it keeps the corn moist.  

4.  On a gas grill, cook 8-10 minutes on medium-high heat (low rack); turn over and grill for an additional 8-10 minutes.  The site where I found this recipe added this note for preparing on a charcoal grill..On a charcoal grill, lay them directly on the prepared coals (red inside, completely covered with grey ash). Still you'll want to flip the corn after 8-10 minutes.

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