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A shucked ear of corn on top of several other unshucked cooked ears of corn.

Campfire Corn

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
Minimal effort and sweet buttery flavor make this smoky campfire corn on the cob the perfect camping side dish.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ears corn in the husk
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • Table salt

Instructions
 

  • Place the unshucked ears of corn in a large bucket, tub, or bowl and cover with water. Soak for 1 hour.
  • While the corn is soaking, prepare a campfire and let it burn down to hot coals. It will take you about 20 minutes to develop coals after starting the fire.
  • Place the corn directly on the campfire grate set over the hot coals. Cook the corn, turning occasionally, and adding more coals as needed to maintain a medium-high heat, until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Pull the husks back from the corn and serve with butter and a sprinkling of salt.

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Notes

    • Built in handle--After peeling the husk back from the cooked corn, leave it attached and use it as a handle.
    • Avoid open flames--Don't cook over open flame. This will cause the corn to cook unevenly. Always use hot coals, which will provide an even heat. The cooking time will be dependent on how hot your coals are and how close the corn is to the heat.
    • Char happens--Don't worry if the husks begin to turn black. The inside is well protected by the many layers of husk.
    • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1earCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 13gCholesterol: 31mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword corn on the cob, easy camping sides
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