Ok…it’s grilling season and the Indiana corn is ripe for the picking. As blueberry season winds down…fresh vegetables are truly showing off their colors. This year, we planted plenty of tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, herbs, peppers, cauliflower and squash. Our property seems to be surrounded by acres and acres of beautiful golden corn. Farmers in the area often put a table out at the end of their driveway with a load of fresh picked corn. Next to the corn sits a coffee can where neighbors and others passing by can leave their money to pay for their corn purchase.
This recipe is surprisingly tasty. The corn in Indiana is super sweet so the flavorful herbs contrast the sweetness quite well. While I often steam or boil corn on the cob…this recipe is a nice change of pace.
Grilled Corn on the Cob
6 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
A pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, softened
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix the softened butter into the dry ingredients. Brush this mixture on each ear of corn. Wrap each ear tightly in aluminum foil so melted butter does not leak out during cooking.
Place wrapped corn on the preheated grill. Grill for 20 to 30 minutes turning corn several times during cooking.
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These look delicious! Will be giving this a taste this weekend!!
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Oh, definitely give them a try…you won’t be disappointed! Thanks for your comments and for stopping by to visit my blog.
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Delicious! So many spices and flavors! My great grandmother Anna emigrated from Sweden to Indiana. She and her husband were corn farmers. 🙂 There is nothing like Indiana corn.
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You are so right, Shanna. Sweet little kernels of gold! We live an area where fields are filled with corn, soy beans and other produce during the summer months. Farmers put produce carts out at the end of their long driveways and local folks are encouraged to grab the desired amount of food and to leave payment in a coffee can placed near the produce cart. Such a wonderful site to see the fresh fruits and vegetables for sale while driving down the country back roads.
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You live in an amazing area for fresh, farm to table food! I am completely amazed, Linda. 🙂
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Linda, guess who is moving to Indiana? US! 🙂 I see this brilliant corn in our future.
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You’ll have to bundle up for some mighty cold winters but summer is great while it lasts! Welcome!
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We are moving to Indianapolis, for twelve months. I plan to hibernate from November to March, but otherwise enjoy the summer plethora of fresh produce! 😉
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Oh, you’ll enjoy the quaint small city vibe of Indianapolis. Great walking city…
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