Barbecue-Glazed Grilled Corn on the Cob
Sweet corn on the cob grilled with a smoky barbecue glaze, perfect for summer cookouts. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs fresh corn on the cob, butter, barbecue sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Husk 6 ears of fresh corn and remove all silk threads. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
- Step 2: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Brush each ear of corn generously with the barbecue butter mixture.
- Step 3: Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the corn is tender and charred in spots.
- Step 4: Remove corn from the grill and brush with any remaining barbecue butter. Serve hot as a flavorful side dish for your barbecue meal.
