Ingredients:

  • 4 ears of corn, shucked
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • Sea salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Clean grill grates with a grill brush.
  2. Brush corn with vegetable or olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place corn on the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until kernels are slightly charred and tender. (About 15-20 minutes.)
  4. Combine softened butter and sea salt in a small bowl for Classic Butter & Salt.
  5. Combine softened butter, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a small bowl for Spicy Chili Lime.
  6. Crumble cooked bacon. Combine melted butter and maple syrup in a separate bowl for Maple Bacon.
  7. Remove corn from the grill.
  8. Immediately spread or brush with desired toppings: Classic: Spread with butter mixture. Spicy: Spread with chili lime butter. Serve with lime wedges. Maple Bacon: Brush with maple butter mixture, then sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  9. Serve immediately.