Patricks Seasoned Butter For Corn On The Cob Food

CAJUN BUTTERED CORN

Steps:

• In a large kettle, bring 3 qts. of water to a boil; add corn. Return to a boil; cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the chili powder, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne; cook and stir for 1 minute. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain corn; serve with seasoned butter.

CORN-ON-THE-COB WITH SEASONED BUTTERS

Steps:

• Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
• Combine all ingredients for desired seasoned butter in bowl; mix well. Spread about 1 tablespoon seasoned butter evenly over each ear of corn. Wrap each ear of corn in double thickness heavy-duty aluminum foil; tightly seal top and sides.
• Place corn on grill directly over coals. Grill, turning every 5 minutes, 20-25 minutes or until corn is tender.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix butter and lemon pepper. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often., Cut string and peel back husks. Serve corn with butter mixture.

GRILLED CORN WITH SEASONED BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. Remove outer layers of husks from 8 ears corn. Grill corn, turning often, until kernels burst easily when pressed, 15 to 20 minutes (husks will be quite charred).
• Meanwhile, make Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup melted butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or a combination of 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• Peel back husks and silks from corn, brush with seasoned butter, and serve.

PATRICK'S SEASONED BUTTER (FOR CORN-ON-THE-COB)

Steps:

• Melt the pound of butter in a large glass bowl, using the "defrost" mode of the microwave. Before it is totally melted, remove it from the microwave.
• Pour in the seasonings and stir well with a fork.
• Using a bowl that is wider at the top than at the bottom, (for a mold) spray the bowl with Pam and pour in the seasoned butter.
• Place in freezer until solid again. Unmold when solid, wrap in aluminum foil and store in refrigerator until needed for use.
• Chipotle chili powder is smokey and can be ordered online if you can't find it locally.

CORN-ON-THE-COB WITH SEASONED BUTTERS

Steps:

• Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
• Combine all ingredients for desired seasoned butter in small bowl; mix well.
• Spread about 1 tablespoon seasoned butter evenly over each ear of corn. Wrap each ear of corn in double thickness heavy-duty aluminum foil; tightly seal top and sides.
• Place corn on grill directly over coals. Grill, turning every 5 minutes, until tender (20 to 25 minutes).

FLAVORED BUTTERS FOR CORN

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the herbs; transfer to bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Squeeze excess water from herbs; mince with a sharp knife. Transfer herbs to the bowl of a food processor, add 1/2 pound butter, process until well combined and butter is green; season to taste. Transfer herb butter to plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze until needed.
• Divide the remaining pound of butter between two bowls. Add the chile powders to one bowl. Combine thoroughly with a rubber spatula; season to taste. Transfer to plastic wrap, and refrigerate or freeze until needed. Repeat with curry powder.

FLAVORED BUTTERS

Steps:

• These flavored butter recipes start with half a cup of softened butter. You can create different flavors in your butter by mixing in different herbs and spices. Once you have the basic recipe down, try other combinations. These butters are simple to make; just mix the ingredients in a small bowl and beat the mixture until it's fluffy. If you don't use all of it, roll the rest into a log shape and refrigerate or freeze it.