How to Grill CORN ON THE COB THREE WAYS ON A WEBER Q!

Corn is a classic summer vegetable. Today, I'm showing you three different ways on how to grill corn on the cob on a Weber Q: in husk, in foil, and naked. Try them all out, and let me know in the comments which method you like best!
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Three ways to prepare corn
3:01 On the grill!
4:18 Plated
5:43 Taste test and recap
#weberQ #cornvid
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[@barryangel6665]

Hey, thanks so much for this video. I did the corn in the husk tonight and my wife loved it for a couple reasons. Didn’t have to use the stove to boil the corn which would heat up the house. The mess stayed outside. Cooked it for 20 minutes at 500 degrees as you instructed and the corn was amazing!! Thanks again.

[@tamphan6828]

Here are a couple of tips that make assembly slightly easier kzbin.infoUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . 1) One person can assemble, but if you have a buddy to help, it will make it go faster - especially steps 1-3 and 8 (the legs aren't heavy but can be difficult to hold while screwing things in). Step 8, 1st part will take some time unless you have two more hands OR are really lucky. 2) Use a socket wrench! 3) Step 7, 3rd part - the flame carry over tube has an open side, MAKE SURE THE OPEN SIDE IS FACING THE FRONT. If it's facing the back, the tube won't work. 4) Step 10, 3rd part - if you don't have small hands (I don't, they're gigantic) getting the nut on is really difficult (but not impossible). It took me about 4 hours to assemble, but I took a "union break" every 60-90 minutes and ate a quick lunch. Also, I'm really OCD so I took my time, looked at the instructions carefully, and cleaned up as I went.

[@ChicagoGriller]

That’s awesome! Send him to this channel for some great ideas for what else to cook on the Weber Q! And thank you to your son for his service! 🇺🇸

[@FickleTarts]

I look up how to do this and I get the most thorough video I could ask for. Great job!

[@mred9768]

Have been grilling corn in the husk for years and like it that way the best

[@ChicagoGriller]

All three methods make some delicious grilled corn, but your favorite will come down to personal preference! Thanks for watching!

[@lanngunn6512]

Good to know. Trying it today.

[@Jdizzle-lv6of]

You should try cooking it for less time

[@subyouwont]

What a helpful video. Comparisons like this is exactly what we need, all in one place. Appreciate your work, thanks!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brisket5588]

Having a big cookout with my friends for the first time since precovid! I’ll be sure to use your tips on grilling the corn to make this a real bbq. Fantastic video with clear narration. Love your vids from Philly!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for watching, and the kind comments from Philly (brotherly love!). Just had a nice gathering with friends for a Memorial Day weekend BBQ yesterday too!

[@crispusattucks6094]

I’ve had many cookouts with as many people as I want because I don’t live in a communist state. Welcome back to reality.

[@petera8438]

Very clear, succinct explanations. No wasted words and time. Yep, we are from outside of the usa as well. It's a warm balmy summers evening, January 2024 here in NZ. The corn is in the Weber as I type this comment. Soaked in water and now on the grill along with some sausage's and potatoes. I'm salivating already. Can't wait to eat. I'll try the 2 other methods next time.

[@immixxous]

I replicated your grill process and the corn came out excellent! Thank you

[@ChicagoGriller]

I'm glad! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@eranthompson8707]

Thank you for the informative video. You can also try a mix between in the husk and grilling directly. I like to grill in the husk, pull the leaves back, roll in butter, and place directly on the grill for a few minutes to add more char. add salt and use the leaves and husk as your handle to eat.

[@ChicagoGriller]

This is a great variation. Thanks for sharing!

[@donaldrentfrow4333]

I agree....... putting butter and S/P and then back onto the grill is the best......

[@elihathaway5709]

You’re the man. Everything I look for in an instructional video. Good stuff!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Appreciate the kind comment! Thanks for watching!

[@bradnelson2637]

Thanks Jerry, for posting this!

[@roxannd8536]

Thank you for sharing. Just in the event anyone doesn't have a grill or just don't want to cook corn on the grill, it can be cooked in the microwave. For easy clean up I put the corn on a microwaveable plate, 2 or three at a time. Leave the husks on, cook 3 , turn corn, cook another 3 mins. Remove, and enjoy 😋 If you so desire, add butter or seasonings after the husk is removed

[@shellyanne00]

American living in Australia watching your videos! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Thanks for watching from Down Under! 🇦🇺 🇺🇸

[@sk8kevhdf]

I like that you prefered the one grilled in the husk. We sometimes grill on our rowboat while fishing. And I dont like bringing extra foil or aluminum for the trips. Definetely going to grow corn for this event this summer. Greetings from Germany

[@whitechris720]

You grill in your rowboat, that's awesome. We should be friends!

[@zaradoe5422]

Great video, just what I needed thanks!

[@joeglennon1350]

Another great video. Thanks from outside of the US, from Dublin, Ireland 👍

[@ChicagoGriller]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching Joe!

[@thejim3501]

I wrap it in foil, then make a tray out of foil and but butter in it. Roll the corn in the butter, then place directly on grill. Then back in the butter. It chars, and soakes up butter like a sponge.

[@kelvinsorensen818]

What is but butter? Sounds nasty

[@user-ph1ol5ov8f]

Great video! Definitely trying the husk method. Thank you!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Can’t go wrong with any of the three methods. Enjoy!

[@Vilicee]

Thanks for the videos🫡 just christened my new Q3000 with grilling some corn and they came out amazing, turning every 5-mins and total grilling time of 20-mins. Going to start going through your other videos and trying different things out myself. Cheers Jerry👍

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel! There's definitely plenty to explore here. Thanks for watching!

[@dcaf7785]

Great Video! Used this to grill the corn, came out great! Thank you man!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Great to hear!

[@willnewman7485]

Thank you. I have always been wrapping it in tinfoil but now I think I will convert to using the husk

[@jordanjae]

Perfect little video thanks!!! And go cubs!! My grandpa born in 1922, died in 2015 right before the cubs won the world series. He never got to see them win i. His lifetime. Take care

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for watching Jordan! Yeah, that World Series season was an amazing year. So many stories about generations watching the Cubs together, for them to finally win. My grandfather and I grew up watching Cubs games together... he was ill the year they won the World Series but hung on just long enough to see them win the title. Definitely a special time.

[@lorinvolberding5979]

Love the video. Have been wanting the try different ways to grill corn besides always just boiling them. BTW- I live in Streamwood so compared to everyone else, we are neighbors. Enjoy this heat!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Lorin! Welcome to the channel! Yes you are very close compared to the Aussies on here :-) We have a hot one out these next couple of days... stay cool!

[@defgrant]

Your simple thank you in the first 30 seconds without asking for subs has earned you a sub! Thank you for your great content!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Haha well I can’t say that’s the case for all my videos 🤷‍♂️ Hope you enjoy them anyways!

[@XmanCo]

Awesome man. All the way from South Africa, love watching your videos. we also love doing corn on the fire... 🔥😀🔥🔥

[@ChicagoGriller]

Then next time I make corn it will be four ways to grill corn haha :-)

[@jordanjae]

Cool. Never been to africa

[@jordanjae]

They play toto bless the rains down in africa song here in the usa on the classic rock stations like at least once or twice a day lol.

[@XmanCo]

@@jordanjae thats awesome. 🔥🔥👆👍

[@joek6741]

Perfect video just what I needed, go Cubs!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

It’s a little rough being a Cubs fan these days but indeed Go Cubs Go!

[@mikecha1957]

Hi Jerry, very nice job on comparing the different methods. I'm partial to grilling corn necked I really like that grill taste. Bit all of those methods work great.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks Mike! Yeah all have their advantages and disadvantages. I liked the taste of the "in husk" method the best, but honestly (and surprisingly) it was more or less the same as just poaching/boiling it. Of the other two direct grill methods yup, naked is probably the way to go.

[@MacTechG4]

I tried the in husk method on my Weber deluxe charcoal kettle over some sugar maple charcoal, it came out *amazing*! I let the first layer husk leaves burn off, and the corn was perfect, gonna try again and see if more husk leaves burning off make a difference

[@nilskagge7978]

Just got home with the Weber Q1200. Thanks for all your tips! Watching from Sweden :)

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel!

[@Enclave.]

The corn in husk method you describe is what I've been doing for the last 10 years, it's definitely my preferred method of grilling corn.

[@bree_amputee]

Nice video. I learned something new today 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and enjoy grilling that delicious corn!

[@Arthur-un8ms]

Glad to see it made easy. Is there an app for grilling corn?

[@curtnewberry8919]

Can't wait to try it, cousin!!

[@michaelturnipseed3541]

Great job!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks as always for the support Michael!

[@omartiger22]

Thank you for the vid

[@RurouniKalainGaming]

Imma finally grill my first corn, let's goooo! Thanks.

[@davidoverturf3465]

Hey Griller, I'm watching from Pasadena, CA but was raised among the cornfields of Illinois. Cubs, Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks fan. Thanks for the video.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@OnlyOneG10]

This old video popped up on the feed. Funny because I literally grilled some corn on the Weber yesterday. Used the foil method. 👍

[@ChicagoGriller]

Can’t go wrong with any of the three!

[@judidials9879]

Love your videos.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Very glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@ONYAMate]

Great video mate

[@gregorymcn1894]

Thank you,great show…all the best from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺❤️🙏✌️

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Gregory! Thanks for the support from down under!

[@troyhearn8642]

Hi from Australia, keep the videos coming.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Troy! Thanks for watching! Many more to come!

[@andytwentyman9573]

I'll be trying all 3 for sure.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! You can certainly find out and decide for yourself which one you like best. Enjoy!

[@andytwentyman9573]

@@ChicagoGriller . They all were great!

[@Arthurian.]

This video is so clear Well done

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thank you!

[@kilinkis]

Saw the Cubs jersey, came in and subscribed. I’m a simple man

[@ChicagoGriller]

Fly the W!

[@Luke-nw8fy]

Awesome video!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Glad you liked the video! No matter the method, it is tasty!

[@tomwolfe9331]

Whenever I do the foil method I boil the corn, Slightly blanching 3 to 5 minutes, let it drain slather the top with butter and let it melt, garlic butter store-bought or homemade really makes it pop. And if you’re herbalist nothing wrong with a little canna butter. Oh I remiss season your corn before you add the butter all sides. Wrap set Indirect heat turning every 15 minutes or so. Steaming hot and delicious.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

I took your advice and had cannabis corn I was so high I ate the foil and husk it was so good worth it thank you big homie

[@Sir_Chuckmyster]

Hi there from South Africa, love your work, keep it up, Thank You

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for watching from RSA! Hope you share some of my tips and recipes at your next braai!

[@andyxle]

love your videos, have you done any indirect grilling on the Q with a roasting pan and rack yet?

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for watching Andy! I have not done a lot of that because of the lack of a thermometer on the Q2000, but since I recently installed one I started doing that a little bit. Some indirect grilling videos coming soon for sure!

[@CashMopar]

Thanks bud!

[@23x911]

Where’s this Guy been all my Life? He’s amazing! I’m going to go back and watch all his videos ASAP.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Haha, thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@g.h.5284]

and even watching your channel from Munich, Bavaria, Germany - such a great channel - absululety underrated

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thank you for the kind comment GH! It's still a very young channel, looking forward to seeing this continue to grow with support from you and others!

[@g.h.5284]

@@ChicagoGriller ever consindered expanding to germany???

[@kristinacarpender712]

Thank you for taking the time todo this, it was helpful to see the differences! I like the way you think

[@veeb3749]

Great video!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blacksheepev4519]

With the foil method, try rubbing it in with olive oil and salt before wrapping it. It’s delicious 🤤

[@ChicagoGriller]

Corn is sweet and delicious on its own, but I do agree for the video I should have put some seasoning on it. I'll have to do an updated version of this corn video in the near future!

[@kenfox22]

Great video. Thx. You seem like an intelligent and pleasant person

[@chocolatewheelchair]

I agree he’s so chill

[@michaelprozonic]

I agree, corn grilled in the husk is the best. Just remember to presoak in water

[@mahastianvaripour6097]

Thanks for 3 system Corn BBQ. One☝️suggestion, try to put the Corns in salty water after cooking them while it is hot 😋😋

[@ChicagoGriller]

This is a great tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@KTWOutdoors]

How long do you leave it on for? Also do you put butter in the aluminum foil?

[@VengD]

I usually soak them in their husk for 30mins before peeling them and grilling them in foil. They'll soak up water, and you can putt whatever seasoning on them you want.

[@ChicagoGriller]

That's a good trick!

[@markmgrdichian6730]

​@@ChicagoGriller Living in New England I'm partial to our butter and sugar corn. I soak them in water for 20 min while still in the husk and then throw them on the grill. I've also seen people pull back the husk and remove the silk before grilling. I've also seen pulling back the husk after soaking, rub the ears in butter, rewrap the husk and wrap them in foil before putting on the grill. KEEPING THE HUSK ON IS KEY FOR THAT DELICIOUS CORN FLAVOR

[@paulfamechon]

Nice work

[@mikebonnett7730]

my favorite way of doing corn in the husk is a way I saw on BBQ University with Steven Richlen where he puts them right on the hot coals. you must use natural lump charcoal because it doesn’t have any chemical additives like briquets have to hold them together. and you don’t have too soak the ears or cut anything off the ears just sit them on the hot coals and turn them every minute or two until the husks are completely burned off then make sure no hot coals are stuck on the cobs when you take them off the grill and put them on a plate. if any ashes are on the cobs just brush them off. he also does what he calls caveman Ribeye steaks in the coals he uses steaks cut 2” thick they get charred on the outside and medium rare on the inside

[@ChicagoGriller]

Interesting technique. Thanks for sharing. I will try this on the Char Q!

[@jjimmy9644]

Webber husk corn with lamb, potatoes for lunch today .Thanks for the direction of soaking the husk from the west coast of Australia 👃

[@ChicagoGriller]

Sounds like a high quality lunch!

[@Jim-Stick]

West coast Canadian posting to just help out. Appreciate the video

[@ChicagoGriller]

Greetings!

[@juancarloscg]

Love your Chanel, I’m from TJ Mexico 🇲🇽

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome! Thank you for watching from south of the border! 🙌

[@luvtahandload7692]

Nice presentation. Thanks for this. Another You Tuber basted his naked cobs with oil liberally then later poured on the parsley. Your way is much better, IMO.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Luvta, thanks for watching! Everybody has their own preference, but like I said, truth be told I do usually prefer my corn pretty plain. I did an elote-style video, but this plain one is still my preferred method.

[@deepseadrumz1]

Nice!

[@Soccer14klose]

thanks buddy

[@ChicagoGriller]

Appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching!

[@cheryljohnson1632]

1 st time watching, from Chi, born n raised 55 yrs b4 my son moved me to Tn, health concerns

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Cheryl! Thanks for watching! TN is beautiful though!

[@cameltrain100]

Interesting things to try. Thanks from UK. In your intro to the video you are cooking something flat, after the chicken, before the steak. What is it please?

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Cameltrain! Great to see more international viewers! I believe you are referring to my "bacon pancakes." That was one of my earliest videos so if you want to laugh at how unpolished I was - but still enjoy a fun cook - check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmK8np6VmJydnLc

[@cameltrain100]

@@ChicagoGriller OK. Thanks. Thought it might be pitta bread but couldn’t quite work it out. Sounds like something I might try.

[@debkellar715]

I find it's easy to break the stem first if long enough then the rest will fall off and just clean the little bit of hair remaining, less mess, less time.

[@ChicagoGriller]

That’s a neat trick, I will try that out!

[@yesitsmario88]

I like husk on, but I take off a few layers.

[@ChicagoGriller]

This is probably the best way!

[@stockpyro7025]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽for the video.. I got to ask you, no seasoning on the corn? Really brother? Lol all good I'll pray 4u

[@ChicagoGriller]

LOL yeah, it is a bit strange I know. It's just what I grew up with. That said, I am not opposed to seasonings. I did one that went in the other direction and had plenty of cream, butter, cheese, etc. Check out my elote video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXekg2iJe5ydgNE

[@lilianamedina6385]

Greetings from sinaloa, Mexico!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hello! Welcome to the channel!

[@6stringsbrainfingers]

In the husk for sure

[@ChicagoGriller]

There are no bad choices here! Thanks for watching!

[@cjyoung7372]

Hello all the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for watching! I love how international this audience is. Cheers!

[@jond181]

Why do you put the corn with husk in water first ?

[@cstpa1]

how long do you soak in water

[@kevinwithers3781]

What was not mentioned in this video is that it's a bitch to shuck corn grilled in the husk. Pulling the husk off and removing the silk strands when the corn is hot off the grill can be difficult and painful if you don't have gloves made for that purpose. The alternative is to, before you grill the corn, peel down the husk enough to remove the silk and then roll the husk back up and tie at the top to keep corn protected. Then soak the corn, and then grill it. That way, when you pull the corn off the grill, the scorched husk easily comes off and you don't have to worry about the silk.

[@maryannbray3305]

A lady that sells sweet corn said just put it on the grill and do not soak it in water or it loses the sweetness. I tried with out soaking in water . It is sweeter and tastier than soaking it .

[@ChicagoGriller]

I've grilled without soaking before as well. It does work, but you definitely end up with a lot of charred husks and silks in your grill vs all other methods. I'd have to compare the taste sometime though!

[@DadIncredible]

Dude! I posted a grilled corn collab a while back. Can I add this video to the playlist?

[@ChicagoGriller]

There was corn collab? What a Midwest thing to do 😂. Of course! And I will look for that playlist!

[@ChicagoGriller]

LOL #CORNVID So good

[@TylerNally]

The only different way I'd do the tin foil wrapped corn would be to add a tablespoon of water to the tin foil wrapped goodness before grilling. If you add water, you have to pay attention to the wrapped direction 9f the foil. The reason being, if you rotate 8t the incorrect direction (with the wrapped layered direction) you can slowly empty water from your wrap. If you turn the wrap against the wrap, then your always pushing the water back to the ear where it'll steam.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for the reply! This video is pretty old so I think I may need to update it soon. I've gotten a lot of good tips from these comments. Thanks for watching!

[@IranCooking]

Nice 🙂

[@leeannsolice7473]

Love a comparison, but seems like the naked corn should have been cooked for less time. Also would love to see how to shuck fiery hot corn. Is there a trick?

[@mikkel6690]

What's up neighbor! Roscoe villagehere. thanks for the video!!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Nice! Go Cubs Go!

[@ironshieldmaiden7822]

❤

[@jslay239]

Damn it jerry! He definitely has a Rick!

[@davidg813]

I put the corn on the grill in the shuck after soaking it in water and taking it off the grill about every five minutes and dipping it in a pan of water to re-moisten it and then finish it off. Corn need steam to cook properly on a grill

[@ChicagoGriller]

This is a good tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@473828]

“To husk the horn”

[@ferdburful6352]

I never put the corn in water. Grill it in the husk.

[@NoProb4Rob]

Genuine question: Corn doesn't take 20 minutes in a steamer. Why does it take so long at 500F?

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Good video bro

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for watching!

[@chocolatewheelchair]

@@ChicagoGriller everyone loved the corn I made today and I have you to thank!

[@ChicagoGriller]

Awesome to hear that they were a hit for a July 4 cookout!

[@chocolatewheelchair]

@@ChicagoGriller I killed the game and it was all because of you! Plenty of corn videos but yours was the one to watch! See you around, bro!

[@nate2001mick]

Field is normally for next yours crop or feed corn for cattle or fuel now!

[@fncrazy101]

Green video! 😃

[@musictherapy141]

Like my corn charred so naked best for me. Thx for the video.

[@musictherapy141]

My other favorite way to enjoy corn is gas stovetop. I pour box of frozen corn into iron skillet w stick of butter once thawed out and water evaporates. Add butter salt, and slap lid over it til it's charred. Salt after is optional.

[@ChicagoGriller]

My wife is a big fan of frozen corn just for the convenience of it. But we've not tried heating it with the method you just described. We'll give that a try!

[@poochkane]

I am the face of beijing corn, and I approve this message!

[@Valor4Christ]

Husk!

[@jaimzmyers3699]

How long do you let the corn in water

[@ChicagoGriller]

Hi Jaimz, thanks for watching! I only soaked the corn for as long as it took me to husk the rest of the corn and preheat the grill. So only about 20-30 minutes. I see some articles say you need to soak it for hours, but I never really found it makes a difference. That husk is going to get pretty charred no matter what. Although that sounds like a good idea for a future video experiment :-)

[@jaimzmyers3699]

@@ChicagoGriller thanks I ended up doing about 25 mins it turned out really good with NY strip thanks for the video

[@believein1]

Husk is best but you need to remove all but one or two layers to have it cook well.

[@ChicagoGriller]

Thanks for the tip! I will try this out!

[@believein1]

@@ChicagoGriller You get a good mix of char and slow cook ❤️

[@leticiarobin3054]

Life saving video bc I just threw them on the grill naked😂 but it’s okay

[@ChicagoGriller]

Haha yup no problem! It's arguably best that way anyways!