Grilled Sweet Corn on the Cob
The simplest way to enjoy Iowa's summer bounty — fire up the grill and let the natural sweetness shine.
Ingredients
6 ears fresh sweet corn, husks on 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt to taste Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Peel back the husks, remove the silk, then pull the husks back up over the corn. Soak the corn in cold water for 20 minutes. Grill over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally. Mix the softened butter with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Peel the husks back, brush the corn generously with the seasoned butter, and grill 2-3 minutes more for light char marks. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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