Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle-Lime Butter
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- ¼ cup (54 g) Redpath® Demerara Style Sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice, preferably freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp (7 g) chipotle peppers, canned, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (6 g) lime zest, finely grated
- 2 tsp (12 g) salt
- 2 tsp (10 g or 2 cloves) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2 g) black pepper, preferably freshly ground
- 1½ cup (340 g) butter, cubed
- ¼ cup (4 g) cilantro, finely chopped, pat dry or air-dried for several hours beforehand
- Canola oil
- 8 ears fresh corn, medium
Equipment
Scale OR dry measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Small bowl
Spatula OR wooden spoon
Stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment OR large bowl with hand mixer
Airtight container
Large platter OR baking sheet
BBQ tongs OR metal tongs
Instructions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the Redpath® Demerara Style Sugar with the lime juice, chopped chipotle peppers, lime zest, salt, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved; 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside to allow flavours to meld.
Step 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth and creamy; 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add about 1 tablespoon of the spiced sugar mixture to the butter, creaming on medium to fully incorporate and emulsify the mixture into the butter before adding another tablespoon. Repeat process until all of the sugar mixture is in the butter.
Step 4
Add the dry cilantro (see Chef’s Tips) to the butter mixture. Mix on medium-low until well combined.
Step 5
Transfer to an airtight container and place into the fridge until needed (see Chef’s Tips).
Step 1
Preheat grill to medium heat (350°F; 177°C). Grease the hot grill with canola oil.
Step 2
Peel back and remove the husks from the ears of corn. Alternatively, peel back the husks and twist or braid husks together to create a longer “handle” to hold onto when eating the grilled corn. Remove as much of the silk from the corn as possible.
Step 3
Place the corn directly onto the preheated grill. Close the lid, using the vents or burner knobs to keep the temperature consistent. Grill for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating corn every 1 to 2 minutes to ensure kernels don’t burn and all sides are coloured. Finished corn should be a roasted golden brown colour with some charring.
Step 4
Remove corn from the grill. Serve corn hot or warm, slathered with the chipotle-lime butter.
