Sweet and Spicy

Jersey Fresh corn is always a favorite for summer barbeques. This recipe is shared on the Jersey Fresh website by Chef Mark Smith, The Tortilla Press in Collingswood and The Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken. 

For a video of recipe prep for this dish, visit findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFresh/recipes/grilled-jersey-sweet-corn 

Grilled Jersey Sweet Corn

5 min. prep / 7 min. cook time

1 dozen ears JerseyFresh sweet corn

3 oz. Queso Fresco, grated

1 lb. butter

1/2 medium lime, juiced, plus 12 lime wedges, for serving

1 tbsp. ancho chile powder

1 tsp. New Mexico red chili powder (or any chili powder)

2 tsp. Jersey Fresh garlic, minced

1. Make the Garlic Chile Butter by bringing the butter to room temperature. Place the butter in mixing bowl and add chile powders, lime juice and garlic and mix on low speed until incorporated.

2. Shuck the corn, removing outer husk and tying back inner husks to use for handle. Place on hot grill to cook, watching closely. Cook just until the kernels get golden brown, about seven minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Place a spoonful of butter onto a soft tortilla. Roll the corn in the tortilla to evenly coat with the Garlic Chile Butter. If you don’t have a tortilla, use a spatula or knife to spread the butter on the corn.

4. Sprinkle with Queso Fresco and serve with a lime wedge.