Corn Grilled In The Husk With Roasted Red Bell Pepper Butter

Serves: 6

Darlene Legros

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

45

Sweetness

58

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Basil Leaves

2 tbsps

Lime Juice

1

Salt

Directions:

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It is a popular misconception that corn must be soaked in water or wrapped in tin foil before being cooked on the grill

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Bollocks

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All you need to do is peel off the excess huskage (leaving the cob with 2 or 3 layers of husk still intact) and yank off the silk

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Then simply place the corn on the hottest part of the grill and turn 1/4 rotation every 2 to 3 minutes, as the husk starts to blacken

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When the entire husk begins to resemble blackened carbon, remove from grill

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Peel away blackened husk and serve with Red Bell Pepper Butter

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, the heat of the grill causes the natural sugars in the corn to caramelize and some of the kernels to turn brown

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The more browning, the sweeter the corn

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Roast the red peppers whole over a charcoal flame or under a broiler, turning until entirely blackened

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Remove from the grill and immediately place in a paper bag

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Seal bag and let sit for 10 minutes

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Peel off the charred skin and discard

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Slice the peeled peppers open and discard the membranes and seeds

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In a food processor, puree the butter, peppers, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper

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Divide butter into 4 equal amounts, place each portion on tin foil, waxed paper or plastic wrap, then roll into a butter log, approximately 1 1/4-inches in diameter

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Return to refrigerator until butter hardens

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To serve, remove from foil, and slice into 1/4-inch slices

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Flavored butter may be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for 1 month

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It is excellent on burgers, veal chops, steaks, baked potatoes, or on toasted crusty bread