Smokin’ Spiced Corn
My dad, the family gardener, grew corn in abundance, so it graced our table A LOT. This is one of the ways my grandmother spiced it up on the grill.
—SHIRLEY HODGE BANGOR, PA
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup honey
1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the honey, pepper sauce, garlic and seasonings until blended; heat through. Brush some over corn.
2. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until corn is tender, turning and basting occasionally with the remaining sauce.