Corn is in its peak growing season during the summer months and is a staple of backyard barbecues. Some cooks use foil to protect the kernels from the heat of the grill but you can also grill the corn in the husks or directly on the grill. Grilling the corn in the husks infuses the corn with an earthy flavor. Grilling the corn directly on the grill caramelizes the kernels and gives the corn a sweet-smoky flavor.

Pull off the dark green layers of corn husk, but leave the lighter green layers around the corn. Keep some of the outer husks to use as ties.

Put the ears in a large pot and cover with cold water. Let the ears soak for 15 to 20 minutes.

Combine the butter, salt and herbes de Province in a bowl. Thoroughly mix the ingredients together.

Remove one ear from the water and peel back the husk, like a banana skin. Remove the silk and rub 1 tbsp. of the herbed butter into the kernels.

Fold the husks back over the corn kernels. Tie the husks in place with one of the darker layers.

Put the prepared ears of corn on the grill. Allow the corn to cook for up to 20 minutes, turning often with the tongs. The corn is done when you can see the outline of the corn kernels imprinted in the husk.

Remove the corn husks and silk, completely. Leave the stalk intact. You can also use prehusked corn.

Rub 1 tbsp. of the herbed butter into the corn kernels. Put the corn directly onto the grill.

Grill the corn for up to 10 minutes, turning often with the tongs. Some kernels will turn brown and you will hear popping and crackling noises