Grilled Corn with Flavored Butter

To infuse fresh corn with bright summer flavors, we start on the grill and create a gentle steam to finish cooking every last kernel.

Why this recipe works:

To infuse grilled corn with the flavor of herbed and spiced butters, we first char the corn over a hot fire and then transfer it to a roasting pan full of flavored butter. We cover the pan with aluminum foil and continue to cook the sweet, toasted ears over the flame until they pick up flavor.

Serves 4 to 6

Use a disposable aluminum roasting pan that is at least 2¾ inches deep.

Ingredients

• 1 recipe flavored butter (see related content)
• 1 (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan
• 8 ears corn, husks and silk removed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1.      1. Place flavored butter in disposable pan. Brush corn evenly with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Grill corn over hot fire, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on all sides, 5 to 9 minutes. Transfer corn to pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

3. Place pan on grill and cook, shaking pan frequently, until butter is sizzling, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from grill and carefully remove foil, allowing steam to escape away from you. Serve corn, spooning any butter in pan over individual ears.