Campfire
Snack
Vegetarian
Camping Corn on the Cob: Fire-Roasted in the Husk
Roasting corn in the husk steams the kernels tender and prevents burns. Throw these on the coals when dinner needs an easy, hands-off side.
Community rating
Added November 6, 2026
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •8 ears sweet corn
- •2 gallons water
- •salt
- •pepper
- •optional butter
Equipment
- • cooler for soaking
- • campfire grill grate
- • BBQ tongs
- • heat resistant gloves
Instructions
- 1Remove husks from the corn and pull back the silk.
- 2Fold husks back and soak corn in cold water for 30 minutes.
- 3Prepare your grill or campfire for medium heat.
- 4Drain the corn and grill for about 30 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
- 5Carefully pull back husks and serve with butter, salt, and pepper.
Camp tips
- • Use basil butter for added flavor.
- • Check corn tenderness as cooking time may vary.
- • Use gloves to handle hot corn safely.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 155
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