Easy BBQ Sauce for Grilled Corn on the Cob

Super easy and quick to make, this homemade BBQ sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any meat or veggies, like this fantastic corn on the cob dish. This sauce ticks all of the boxes: it's sweet, salty, sticky, spicy and just oh-so-delicious! Ideal for Summertime barbeques, family picnics, or just as an additional “yum” to go with your mid-week dinners!

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min

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Servings
  • 180ml tomato ketchup 180ml tomato ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Cider Vinegar 1 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp paprika 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp Tate & Lyle Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar 2 Tbsp Tate & Lyle Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar
  • 5 Corn on the Cob (husks and silks attached) 5 Corn on the Cob (husks and silks attached)

Instructions

HOW TO MAKE GRILLED BBQ CORN ON THE COB

Follow this simple recipe and experience the deliciousness of grilled corn smothered in our succulent easy BBQ sauce.

To make the easy BBQ sauce:

Simply place all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix together until well combined. Be sure to keep the sauce in the fridge until needed.

To prepare the grilled corn:
  1. Place the corn cobs on a hot BBQ (husks and silks attached). Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes at first, then keep turning the corn regularly, to ensure an even cook.
  2. After 10-15 minutes, remove the corn from the BBQ and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes.
  3. Peel off the husks and the silks once the corn is cool enough to handle. Then return the corn onto the BBQ and cook it for another couple of minutes. Remove from the heat onto a large plate.
  4. Finally, brush the corn with your freshly made BBQ sauce and enjoy!

Chef's Tip

  • You can also try sprinkling the corn with your favourite herbs or spices – such as basil, cayenne pepper, cumin, or chives! Or, you could even try grating a little cheese on top!
  • Make sure you don’t forget the butter!

When buying your corn on the cob, it’s important to choose the nicest looking ones to ensure optimal taste when you sit down to enjoy your meal.

Look for ears of corn that:

  • Have slightly sticky tassels (the hairy bits)
  • Have plump kennels
  • Don’t have brown husks or black tassels