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Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob
Description
High heat and a little oil give you that smoky char that’s the foundation of great elotes or a Grilled Corn Salsa.
Ingredients
- Corn on the cob
- Oil of choice, enough to brush each ear of corn
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to high. Husk the corn and brush lightly with canola oil, avocado oil, or olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Place the cobs directly over the heat and use tongs to rotate every 2 to 3 minutes until they’re lightly charred on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes total.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately on the cob (see box for topping ideas), or slice off the kernels for salsa or tacos.
Notes
No grill? Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat for nearly identical results.
Corn on the Cob — Beyond Butter
Toppings you might not have tried, yet!
- Tajín + lime juice
- Miso butter
- Chili crisp oil (make it or buy it)
- Pesto or chimichurri
- Cotija cheese + smoked paprika
- Ranch seasoning
- Nutritional yeast + garlic salt
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Brown butter + fresh thyme
