Baltimore Style Grilled Corn Recipes

MEXICAN GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine mayonnaise, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until needed.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil corn in the salted water for 5 minutes. Drain the corn.
• Place ears of corn on hot grill and cook until the kernels begin to brown and caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the corn and continue to cook, turning ears after 1 to 2 minutes, until they are browned with slightly charred, caramelized spots.
• Generously brush corn with melted butter and ancho-lime mayonnaise until kernels are coated. Sprinkle ears with Cotija cheese and salt. Garnish with slices of lime.

BALTIMORE STYLE GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Whisk together the buttermilk and seafood seasoning in a large bowl. Submerge the corn in the seasoned buttermilk and allow to soak at room temperature for 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.
• Set up a grill for cooking with direct and indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
• Remove the corn from the buttermilk and allow the excess liquid to drain off. Place on the direct heat side of the grill and char on all sides, about 1 minute per side. Move to the indirect heat side of the grill, then close the lid and cook until cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and serve!

GRILLED CORN WITH RANCHOVY BUTTER

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the hot coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only to medium-high heat.
• Place the corn in a large bowl with well-salted water and let soak for up to an hour.
• Meanwhile, add the anchovies to a large bowl and mash with a fork until a paste forms. Add the butter, Ranch Rub, paprika, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice and continue to mash until completely combined. Set aside.
• Remove the corn from the salted water and place over indirect heat. Cook, turning, until tender, about 5 minutes. Move the corn over direct heat to give it a little char, about 1 minute per side.
• While the corn is still hot, spread lots of ranchovy butter all over it with a pastry brush. Serve immediately.
• (Alternatively, you can bake the pre-soaked corn on a baking sheet in a 350 degree F oven until tender, about 7 minutes, then broil it for 45 seconds to give it some char.)
• Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Makes about 3/4 cup.

GRILLED CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn by one of two methods: the outdoor method or the indoor method.
• For the outdoor method: Soak the corn in their husks overnight in salt water. When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-low heat. Place the soaked corn, still in their husks, on the grill and close the lid. Grill for about 20 minutes, then remove the corn from the grill and let it cool enough so that you can handle it. Peel off and discard the husks.
• For the indoor method: Preheat a cast-iron grill pan over medium heat. Husk the corn and season with olive oil and salt. Grill on the grill pan, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Mix together the anchovy, garlic and jalapeno in a large bowl with a large pinch salt. Add the lime juice and zest and whisk in the olive oil. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, scallions and avocado and gently toss.
• Cut the kernels off of the cobs, and add them to the salad. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning. You may need to add some additional salt.