Grilled Fresh Corn Food

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.

GRILLED FRESH SWEET CORN ON THE COB IN HUSKS

Steps:

• Gently peel husks back to within 2 inches of the base.
• Remove silk and smooth husks back into place, completely covering kernels.
• Fill a sink with ice water and soak corn for 30 minutes.
• Drain and shake off excess water.
• The cold water stop the sugars in the corn from turning to starch.
• Preheat grill.
• Generously oil the grill to prevent sticking.
• Grill directly over medium to medium-hot coals 5 inches from the heat, turning occasionally, until tender-- 15 minutes.
• Open carefully and brush on melted butter and season with salt or Check out my herbed butter.

GRILLED CORN WITH ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Cut off and discard top quarter of each garlic head. Place garlic in small baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish with foil and bake until garlic is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool garlic slightly. Squeeze garlic out of papery skins, letting garlic fall into small bowl. Mash with fork. Stir in butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Roasted garlic butter can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn lightly all over with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Grill corn until brown in spots, turning occasionally, about 12 minutes. Serve hot, passing roasted garlic butter separately.

GRILLED FRESH CORN

Steps:

• Carefully unwrap ears of corn and remove silks.
• Combine olive oil, butter, parsley, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
• With pastry brush, apply mixture to each ear of corn generously.
• Wrap corn back up with husks and then wrap in heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Grill at about 250 to 300 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until done to your taste.

GARLIC LOVER'S GRILLED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• Lay two ears of corn each on two separate pieces of aluminum foil large enough to wrap the ears completely. Place 1 teaspoon butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic on top of each bundle of corn. Season with salt and pepper. Tightly wrap the corn in the foil.
• Cook on preheated grill for 10 minutes; turn. Continue to cook another 10 to 14 minutes.