Chili Powder and Cumin-Rubbed Corn on the Cob

By lindsayvk

To be used as described, or if you combine the spices with butter you can pour over corn that is not on the cob.

Ingredients

• 6 ears of corn with husks
• 1 1/2 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• 6 lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare grill
2. Place corn in cold water, and soak for 20 minutes.
3. Combine butter and spices in a small bowl.
4. Pull husks back from corn; scrub silks from corn. Brush butter mixture evenly over corn. Wrap husks around corn. Place on a grill rack, and grill 16 minutes or until done, turning occasionally. Serve with lime wedges.