Savory Grilled Corn Recipes

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat grill to 400°F.
• Mash butter with salt, garlic powder and pepper until smooth (works great with a small fork).
• Rub each ear of corn with butter mixture, then place on large aluminium foil pieces (I do 2 ears of corn per foil packet, but can also do each individually). If using regular aluminium foil, use a double layer to protect corn from direct heat. Fold foil up and over ears of corn to create a foil packet, crimping to seal all edges.
• Place corn in foil packets on grill, close lid and grill for 10 minutes.
• Carefully remove packets from grill, very carefully open and flip each ear of corn. Carefully seal foil packets again and finish grilling corn for another 10-20 minutes, until cooked through and slightly starting to brown.
• Carefully remove foil packets from grill, carefully open and serve corn with more butter and salt.

GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl or your largest pot with enough cold water to completely submerge the corn.
• Pull away the outermost layer of the husks. With scissors or kitchen shears, trim off the topmost part of the husks up to the cob, including the silk tassel. Place the ears in the water. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or up to 8 hours (this will keep the husks from burning).
• Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium (about 350 to 400 degrees F).
• Remove the corn from the water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, cover, then grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning it every 5 minutes or so to ensure the corn cooks evenly. When the corn is done, the kernels should be tender when pierced with a thin, sharp knife.
• Meanwhile if making the Mexican corn, in a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the Parmesan, chili powder, chipotle chile powder, cumin, and salt. Zest the lime directly into the bowl, then cut the lime into wedges. If making classic corn, skip this step and butter and season the corn directly.
• Let the corn cool for at least 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel back the husks and remove any stuck-on bits of silk (any remaining silk should come away easily, but if it is stubborn, it can be rubbed away with a kitchen towel).
• Brush the grilled corn all over with the Mexican butter; serve hot with a wedge of lime to squeeze over the top. Or for classic corn, butter the corn and season with salt and pepper as desired.

PERFECTLY GRILLED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium.
• Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold husks back into place, and place the ears of corn in a large bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of salt for 10 minutes.
• Remove corn from water and shake off excess. Place the corn on the grill, close the cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, or until kernels are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Remove the husks and eat on the cob or remove the kernels. Serve with the BBQ Butter and/or Herb Butter. Spread over the corn while hot.
• Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over high heat until almost smoking. Add the onion and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the paprika, cayenne, cumin and ancho powder and cook for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook until the mixture becomes thickened and the water reduces. Let cool slightly.
• Place the butter in a food processor, add the spice mixture and Worcestershire sauce and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, scrape the mixture into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Combine in a food processor and process until smooth.

SAVORY GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread over corn; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Wrap each ear of corn in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until corn is tender, turning occasionally.

SWEET AND SAVORY GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking at medium-high heat.
• Add the corn to the hot grill and cook, turning frequently, until slightly charred all over, about 10 minutes total.
• For the sweet garlic butter, combine the butter, garlic powder, parsley, sugar and salt in a small serving bowl and mix until together until well combined. Spread over the warm corn before serving.

GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill over medium heat or to 350 degrees F.
• Grill the corn rotating the ears, periodically. When the corn is slightly brown, but not burned, take the corn off heat and let it sit on side of grill for 15 minutes. Corn is done when the kernels are juicy.
• Insert a wooden skewer into each cob so that corn can be held by the stick in 1 hand. Apply about 2 tablespoons mayonnaise to each ear of corn, then roll them in the cheese until completely covered on all sides. Lastly, sprinkle each ear evenly with about 1/2 tablespoon chili powder and serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED STREET CORN

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Rinse corn under water, moistening husks. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Cut string from corn and peel back husks. Spread corn with sour cream mixture.

SAVORY GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
• Spread over corn; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Wrap each ear of corn in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until corn is tender, turning occasionally.