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The Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter I Make Every BBQ

The Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Butter I Make Every BBQ
Prep
15 min
Cook
36 min
Total
51 min
Serves
8
Calories
181 kcal
Protein
3.00 g
Carbs
17.00 g
Fat
13.00 g

Ingredients

  • 8 earsfresh corn with husks
  • ½ cupbutter
  • 1½ Tbsppureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce ((2-4 chiles with sauce))
  • 2 tsplime juice
  • ¼ tspsalt
  • 8 pieceslime wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pull back husks leaving them attached to the cob and remove the silks. Pull husks back up the cobs to cover completely.

  2. 2

    Soak in a sink or pan of cold water for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a small saucepan melt butter, chipotle chiles, lime juice and salt. Cook for 1 minute to blend flavors. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Preheat barbecue to medium high.

  5. 5

    Remove corn cobs from water, shake off excess and place on rack above main grill (or use bricks to create a higher rack).

  6. 6

    Cook corn with lid closed for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Remove corn and peel back husks. Remove husks completely or tie back with string.

  8. 8

    Brush corn with chipotle butter and place directly on barbecue. Grill until blackened in spots, turning frequently, about 6 minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve hot with additional butter and lime wedges.