Grilled Corn with International Butters

You're in for a treat if you've never grilled Ontario Sweet Corn in their husks. Don't worry when the husks burn and char on the barbecue, because the kernels underneath will still be moist and juicy. Team up the cooked corn with a selection of internationally flavoured butters for a round-the-world taste, right in your own backyard.

Preparation time

30 minutes

Ready in

40 minutes

Grilling Time: 10 to 12 minutes

Makes

6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 6 cobs Ontario Sweet Corn
  • International Butters (recipes follow)

Instructions

Carefully peel back husks on each ear of corn but do not detach. Remove and discard silk. Pull husks back up around corn; tie snugly at the top with heavy kitchen string. Soak cobs in cold water 20 minutes. Drain.

Grill covered over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until husks are blackened in spots. Cut off string and remove husks. Serve with International Butters.

Mexican Lime Coriander Butter:

In small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (125 mL) softened butter, 3 tbsp (45 mL) fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Coriander, a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Makes: About 2/3 cup (150 mL)

South American Chimichurri Butter:

In small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (125 mL) softened butter, 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Coriander, 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Parsley, 1 tbsp (15 mL) red wine vinegar, 1 clove minced Ontario Garlic, 1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed red pepper flakes, a pinch each of dried oregano leaves, salt and pepper. 
Makes: About 2/3 cup (150 mL)

Caribbean Butter:

In small bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (125 mL) softened butter and 1 tbsp (15 mL) Jerk Seasoning Paste. 
Makes: About 1/2 cup (125 mL)

Nutritional Information

1 serving (1 cob):

  • Protein: 5 g
  • Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrate: 26 g
  • Calories: 124
  • Fibre: 4.5 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg

Mexican lime cilantro butter:

1 serving (1 tbsp/15 mL):

  • Protein: 0 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrate: 0.5 g
  • Calories: 83
  • Fibre: 0 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg

South American Chimichurri Butter:

1 serving (1 tbsp/15 mL):

  • Protein: 0 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrate: 0 g
  • Calories: 82
  • Fibre: 0 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg

Caribbean Butter:

1 serving (1 tbsp/15 mL):

  • Protein: 0 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrate: 0 g
  • Calories: 100
  • Fibre: 0 g
  • Sodium: 440 mg

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