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Spicy Corn on the Cob

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or more to preference
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp JalapeƱo Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper or peppercorn blend

Instructions
 

  • Cut the foil squares. You need a piece for each ear of corn.
  • Husk the corn. You can leave some husk on for a "handle" or to be decorative, but you want all of the silk off.
  • Heat the butter in a small bowl in the microwave in 30 second bursts until just melted.
  • Mix all of the spices in with the butter. Use a spoon or a silicone brush.
  • Put an ear of corn on a piece of foil, baste it with the butter mixture. Fold in the sides of foil and tightly roll up around the corn.
  • Cook the corn over the grill (or in the oven on an inside day) open the foil packets for a few minutes of broiling after cooked. Oven cooking is 425F for 35-45 minutes.
  • Cook to taste, some people like almost raw corn, some people like boiled corn, leave ears in longer if you like yours more well done.
  • Let the corn rest for a few minutes, arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with more oregano and salt to taste.

How to store leftover corn:

  • Wrap the corn after it's cooled off to store in the fridge for a few days. You can also cut the kernels off the ears and store them in an airtight container.
  • Kernels should keep in the freezer for 1 year or more. Tightly vacuum seal them before freezing.
  • Reheat in a Pyrex dish in the oven or the microwave.

Extra flavor options:

  • I like to season my corn like Mexican street corn or Elote. This is usually a combination of fresh lime juice, light mayo, grated queso fresco, garlic, cumin, chile pepper, chipotle powder, green onions, etc.
  • A chimichurri sauce is a favorite, you can make your own or use a bottled sauce.
  • Thai sweet chili sauce with garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and green onions.
  • Pico de Gallo mix of tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime, and jalapenos