Grilled Sweet Corn

I've mentioned before how much I love to grill out. I could have stood for it to be a little warmer yesterday, but it was still a perfect night for grilling! We have never grilled corn before, but not only was it easier than I thought it was going to be, but it was also SO good!!

I was going to just grill plain corn, but then I found this recipe in one of my cookbooks and thought it looked too good not to try! It was very simple to put together. All I had to do was mix together the softened butter, parsley, chili powder, garlic salt and ground cumin and spread it over the corn and then wrap them back up. What a delicious combination of flavors! Those spices really brought out a flavor in the corn that I've never had before. It was delicious!

You have a good five months ahead of you of perfect grilling weather - make sure to try this corn out at some point! An excellent alternative to french fries or chips or anything like that for your cookout! You won't be disappointed!

Grilled Sweet Corn
Taste of Home: Backyard Grilling
Published by Reiman Media Group, Inc. in 2006.

Prep + Soak time: 25-30 minutes  Grill time: 10-15 minutes  Yield: 8 servings

8 large ears sweet corn in husks
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Carefully peel back husks from corn to within 1 in. of bottom; remove silk. Combine remaining ingredients; spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with string. Place in a large kettle; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain.
2. Grill the corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning frequently.