Grilled Corn On The Cob With Seasoned Butters

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

Corn on the cob grilled in the husks is delicious served slathered with any of the three seasoned butters suggested here. The Curry Butter has a very distinctive flavor but does not overpower the corn, the Lime Cilantro Butter is more delicate but very refreshing, while the Red Bell Pepper Basil Butter complements the corn beautifully with its big, assertive tastes.

Ingredients

• 8   ears of corn in the husks
• Curry Butter, Lime Cilantro Butter, or Red Bell Pepper Basil Butter

Directions

1. Pull back, but do not remove, husks from each ear of corn.
2. Remove and discard all the corn silk.
3. Pull husks back over corn.
4. Place corn in a large bowl or pot of cold water, and soak 10 minutes.
5. Remove corn from water and pat dry.
6. Prepare a charcoal grill for a hot fire (high temperature), and when the coals are hot and gray, nestle the ears of corn in the coals.
7. Cook 20 to 30 minutes, until kernels are hot.
8. Remove with tongs.
9. Serve ears with charred husks pulled back or removed, as desired, on a warm serving platter with any of the seasoned butters.

YIELD: SERVES 8