Corn Ribs

Name: Corn Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 32 pieces
Ingredients: 4 medium ears sweet corn; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 lime wedges

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 32 pieces

Test Kitchen Approved

Speckled with seasonings and darkly charred on the grill, corn ribs really do resemble ribs—and they're packed with buttery, cheesy flavor.

Ingredients

4 medium ears sweet corn
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 lime wedges

Directions

Preheat grill to 375°. In a large saucepot, bring a quart of water to boil. Add corn, cook for 5 minutes. Remove to cutting board; cool.
Cut each corn cob in half widthwise; slice each half into quarters. Place in a large bowl and toss in olive oil.
In a small bowl mix together salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Sprinkle over corn and toss until evenly coated.
Grill each corn rib kernel-side down, until corn begins to char, 4-5 minutes. Place corn ribs in a large bowl; drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cilantro. Toss to coat; serve with lime wedges and if desired, additional Parmesan cheese.

The weather is warming up, and that means it's time to pull out the grills! This corn ribs recipe contains notes of garlic, onion, mild heat from cayenne pepper and a zesty spritz of lime—the perfect addition to your upcoming summer BBQ. —Bill Roberts, Geneva, Illinois

Recipe Creator

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