I saw the episode where this was done and thought it was interesting. I tasted the corn and decided it didn't need the sugar, so used half the salt and water and brined 4 ears corn for about 2 hours.
I'm still not convinced corn absorbs brine, but it was the best corn we've had this summer. It cooked up beautifully.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
From the episode: Fried Chicken
Grilling corn sounds like a simple proposition—but our research found dozens of failed cooking methods for this classic summer vegetable.
Serves 4 to 6.
If your corn isn't as sweet as you'd like, stir 1/2 cup of sugar into the water along with the salt. Avoid soaking the corn for more than 8 hours, or it will become overly salty.
Ingredients
Salt and pepper
8 ears corn , husks and silks removed
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened, or 1 recipe flavored butter (see related recipes)
Instructions
•1. In large pot, stir 1/2 cup salt into 4 quarts cold water until dissolved. Add corn and let soak for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
•2. Grill corn over hot fire, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until kernels are lightly charred all over, 10 to 14 minutes. Remove corn from grill, brush with softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.
http://www.cookscountrytv.com/recipes/detail.asp?docid=8577
I'm still not convinced corn absorbs brine, but it was the best corn we've had this summer. It cooked up beautifully.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
From the episode: Fried Chicken
Grilling corn sounds like a simple proposition—but our research found dozens of failed cooking methods for this classic summer vegetable.
Serves 4 to 6.
If your corn isn't as sweet as you'd like, stir 1/2 cup of sugar into the water along with the salt. Avoid soaking the corn for more than 8 hours, or it will become overly salty.
Ingredients
Salt and pepper
8 ears corn , husks and silks removed
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened, or 1 recipe flavored butter (see related recipes)
Instructions
•1. In large pot, stir 1/2 cup salt into 4 quarts cold water until dissolved. Add corn and let soak for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
•2. Grill corn over hot fire, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, until kernels are lightly charred all over, 10 to 14 minutes. Remove corn from grill, brush with softened butter, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.
http://www.cookscountrytv.com/recipes/detail.asp?docid=8577