Grilled Corn With Seasoned Butter (4 Different Kinds of Butter)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  ears corn
• 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

• For the pecan butter

• 1⁄3 cup ground pecans

• For the lime butter

• 1  tablespoon  grated lime zest
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice

• For the chili butter

• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed

• For the Italian herb butter

• 2  teaspoons  minced fresh basil
• 2  teaspoons  minced fresh oregano

Directions

1. Prepare a fire in a covered grill.
2. Working with 1 ear of corn at a time, carefully pull back the husks but leave them attached.
3. Remove and discard the silk, then replace the husks around the ear.
4. Soak the ears in cold water to cover for at least 20 minutes and then drain.
5. To make the seasoned butter, in a small bowl, using a fork or a wooden spoon, beat the butter until soft.
6. Mix in the ingredients of your choice until they are evenly distributed.
7. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
8. Carefully pull back the husks from each ear and spread the seasoned butter of your choice evenly over the kernels.
9. Replace the husks.
10. Place the corn on the grill rack, cover, open the vents, and grill until the husks are browned and the kernels are tender, about 15 minutes.
11. Transfer the corn to a platter or individual plates and serve hot.