BBQ season is well underway and we are absolutely loving it. We’ve been drinking our fair share of avocado milkshakes and orange smoothies!
We recently bought an electric grill
That went out the window when we saw (and smelled) one of our neighbours grilling one day so we finally gave in. And holy smokes we’ve been barbecuing our heads off ever since.
While we love burgers (specifically, aloha burgers…so good!) and ribs as much as the next condo dweller, we adore grilled vegetables.
Which is why I am very happy to be working with Frontier Co-op for this recipe. They are a company that is committed not only to product quality but to sustainability and ethical trade as well.
I especially love their Organic Crushed Red Chilli Peppers. It works so well in pizzas, scrambled eggs and yes, grilled vegetables!
And it makes this grilled corn on the cob so amazing you won’t go back to regular grilled corn again.
How to grill corn: husk on or husk off?
Different people grill corn differently.
We like to grill the corn in the husk until it’s cooked, remove the husk, then put it back on the grill for a few minutes for those rustic grill marks. We get juicy, lovely grilled corn every time.
Some people remove the husk and then grill. Some people like to boil the corn first, then grill. Whatever works for you.
How to make chili butter
Because what makes this grilled corn amazing is the chili butter.
It’s quick and easy: mix melted butter and Frontier Co-op’s Organic Crushed Red Chili Peppers before you even start your grill. Allow time for the flavours to really combine.
Your chili butter solidified? No worries. Just 10 seconds in the microwave, a quick stir and you’re back in business.
Grilled corn on the cob with chili butter
Brush your chili butter on your corn. Finish it off with some fresh lime juice, grated parmesan cheese and more crushed red chili peppers.
What you’ll have is a simple but absolutely delicious side dish that might just steal the BBQ show!
And crushed red chili peppers don’t just work wonders on grilled corn. We’ve tried it on grilled romaine lettuce and grilled bell peppers and it’s awesome too.
So go ahead and #SpiceUpSummer produce with savoury spices from Frontier Co-op!
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Butter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1 tbsp Frontier Co-op Organic Crushed Red Chilli Peppers plus more for sprinkling
- 6 ears sweet corn we prefer to keep them in the husk when grilling
- 1 pc lime
- grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling
Instructions
- Stir 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 tablespoon crushed chili peppers until combined. Set aside.
- Set your grill to medium-high heat and grill corn until cooked (it takes us about 30 minutes for 6 ears of corn).
- Brush a generous amount of chili butter on each cooked corn. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and more crushed chili peppers. Enjoy while warm.
Video
Notes
- If your butter solidifies, simply microwave for about 10 seconds and stir.
- We grill corn in the husk, remove the husk then put the corn back on the grill for a few minutes per side to get grill marks. You don't have to do it this way. Grill corn however way you're used to grilling corn.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Happy grilling!
Did you try this grilled corn on the cob with chili butter? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
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- Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie
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- Buko Pandan
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- No-Bake Raspberry White Chocolate Tart (with video)
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Dawn says
Wow, what a unique idea than the traditional corn on the cob. Love it!
Tara says
Love the twist on corn on the cob. I am making this for a BBQ this weekend. Thanks.
Jolina says
Awesome! Hope you guys like it 🙂 Have a fun BBQ weekend!
Lynn says
I absolutely adore grilled corn; however, since we have been living in an apartment for the past 2 years, it’s been difficult to regularly grill our food. Well. . .that is about to change as we finally will be closing on our house and will finally have a grill…which mean grilled chicken, burgers.. .and of course. . .corn.
Jolina says
We live in a condo and we’ve been putting off buying an electric grill but now that we have one, we’ve been outside in our balcony grilling whatever we can lol. Yay for the new house! Happy for you Lynn 🙂
Monikas says
Thank you for sharing. I love corn on the cob and it looks delicious.
Annemarie says
The chili butter on grilled corn sounds good. I know my boys will love this. They love their spicy food. I’ll include this in our weekend family BBQ menu.
Amber says
We grill with husk on too. Always turns out juicy!
Elizabeth says
Perfect with any grilled meat . I can have this all year long.
Cat says
Gorgeous pictures! I am definitely going to have to try out this corn recipe–thanks!!
Cindy says
The perfect Jersey Corn grilling recipe. Thanks for the idea.
Chelsea Pearl says
This is such a brilliant way to dress up corn! I love anything with a kick so this looks perfect.
Melissa says
Beautiful photos! This sounds absolutely delicious and I love your idea of grilling until cooked with husks on then removing for the grill marks. Best of both worlds and ill be giving this a try! Pinned for future reference!
Jolina says
Thanks Melissa! Hope you’re enjoying the season 🙂
Joanie says
I love grilled corn, it’s my favorite way to eat it. I’m going to have to look for those crushed chili peppers. My husband and I love spicy foods.
Jolina says
It’s awesome isn’t it? Actually, we love grilled vegetables and fruits in general! 🙂
hailey says
Yummy! This looks delicious my hubby would love this too.
Natalie K. says
I love barbecueing! Especially now, since it’s the middle of summer, me and my sister are having a barbecue at least once a week. I’m pinning your post so I could prepare these corns later. xx
Jolina says
We love to BBQ too. One of the best things about summer IMO 🙂 Hope you guys like the corn!
Mal says
Corn on the cob in any way shape or form is incredible. So this can only be good! 🙂 Sounds amazing!
Nicola says
I usually make my corn on the cobb the Mexican ‘elotes’ way. But your recipe sounds too good not to try!
Jolina says
Enjoy! I’ve always wanted to make Mexican-style corn 🙂
Tami says
We have corn the traditional way, slathered in butter. Hubby will jump at the idea of having crushed chili pepper on his corn.
Jolina says
Slathered in butter is the only way to go right? LOL! Hope you and the hubby like the recipe! 🙂
Vicki says
This looks so good! We’ll be grilling some when corn is season for sure!
Nellie Blazina says
This corn looks delicious! I need to try this out our next BBQ.
Christine says
That butter sounds phenominal. Why stop at corn? I can think of a few other things to use up that butter!
Jolina says
Absolutely! It’s amazing on grilled vegetables. Lemme know which is your favourite 🙂
Sarah says
I love any type of grilled corn, especially with a summer BBQ 🙂
Liz Mays says
I know I’d like that extra spicy flavor. The chili butter sounds great. I’d love to do corn on the cob like this.
Emily Smith says
This combination sounds delicious! I love corn on the cob, but I haven’t tried it with chili butter and that looks yummy.
Tessa says
These corn on the cob look so yummy!!! I can’t wait to make these when I bbq next! Thank you for posting!!!
Catherine says
Love the bit of spice! Grilled corn is the best…yum!
Kate says
I don’t enjoy eating corn on the cob because I absolutely hate it getting stuck in my teeth, but this would be worth the 10 minutes it takes to floss it all out after! lol! It looks so good!
Jolina says
LOL I totally get that. I wore braces for years and years haha! But I’d say this is totally worth it 🙂
Neely Moldovan says
So I love this. I tend to like spicier stuff and I love corn on the cob. Great way to jazz it up!
Sarah says
This looks delicious, just in time for corn season!
April says
I’ve never grilled corn on the cob for some reason. This looks like the perfect recipe for me to give it a try!
Dawn says
I’ve been eating corn like crazy lately. Like, it’s always in the fridge. And you can’t have corn without butter (duh). Love this spiced up version(gimme alllll the spice)!! I’ve never grilled with the husks before, but will have to try next time. Usually I just throw them on naked, lol 😀 Hope your week is going awesome, Jolina 🙂
Jolina says
Hi Dawn! Oh us too…it’s usually 6 for a dollar or some ridiculous amount these days and who says no to that lol! We love the spice and the lime and the cheese on this. Hope you guys like it. Happy Sunday!
Leah says
I LOVE grilled corn, and this sounds perfect! The chili butter sounds like perfection, yum!
Adriana says
This looks delicious!! I love grilling corn on the cob, something about it is just so summery!
Kristin says
I love the products from Frontier Co-op and that recipe looks really easy. 🙂
Jolina says
They’re great right?? Apart from the crushed red peppers I love their yeast flakes too 🙂 Do you have a favourite?
Natanja says
How’d you know that sweet, salty and spicy is my favorite flavor combination? 😉 Jokes aside, can’t wait till I get my grill and can try this!
Jolina says
Hi Natanja! It’s coz I know you (like I know you guys like eating squirmy squid octopus things lol!!). Hope you get your grill (and everything else) soon! Have a lovely week.
Shannon Sawicki says
This sounds delish! I love spicy foods, I am looking forward to trying this.
robin rue says
We just discovered grilling corn on the cob last summer and it’s kind of the best thing ever! Your butter sounds SO good.
Jolina says
Grilled corn on the cob is great and just so summery 🙂 Hope you like it with chili butter!
Supriya Kutty says
Always Love to have corn so can’t wait for this to make and eat.
Ada says
What a great idea! I never though to seasons corn with Red Chilli Peppers! That must be so delicious! Definitely gonna try it on my next bbq !
Delphine says
Using chilli butter on a cob of corn is such a good idea! I always find the butter on the corn a little dull, and the chilli is guaranteed to spice things up and counterbalance the corn’s sweetness! Thank you for sharing this great idea !
Jolina says
Right?? 🙂 This is exciting grilled corn for ya!
kim says
Yummy! This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Tee says
I’ve to say this is such an interesting way of doing it. I grew up in Africa and we either roasted or boiled it in water. When it’s roasted on the fire or something, you just add salt to season and that’s it. I find the addition of butter and stuff really interesting.
Kendel says
Uh, you had me at ‘chili butter’. That sounds amazing! YES. Sign me up.
Corey says
Corn on the grill is the best – this looks delicious!
Debra says
Ok, that Chili butter looks like the best thing ever! I am going to have to try that!
Natalie says
My husband eats SO much corn – must be the time in the midwest lol. I will share with him hehe
Dominique says
This is perfect for summer!! Chili butter sounds just scrumptious!
Michele says
I live in Illinois where we have the BEST corn! Thanks for this recipe and for the gorgeous styling. Beautiful.
Jolina says
Thanks Michele! And I did not know that about Illinois 🙂 Another reason to visit!
Magaly says
Well this is delicious! I’ll be doing these this weekend. Thanks for giving me something new to try out- and easy enough for those of us who aren’t gourmet chefs:)
Jolina says
Definitely! I’m not gourmet or fancy schmancy either 🙂 Enjoy!
Hannah says
This recipe is just in time for the next BBQ this weekend.
Joleene Moody says
NEVER thought of chili butter before! This looks super yummy and we’re having corn on the cob this weekend. Thanks for offering a new option!
Jolina says
Hope you guys like it, it’s so good with corn + the lime and the cheese! It’s really grilled corn on the cob 2.0 🙂 Have a wonderful time!
Mindy says
This corn looks so good! I always eat it plain with butter and salt. Good idea to add some kick!
Nellie Blazina says
Mmm, Corn on the cob reminds me of summertime. Now that is getting out house, and we’re BBQing more, I need to try this out. Looks delicious!
Jolina says
Me too. Something about corn and being outdoors and out in the sun! Hope you’re enjoying summer Nellie!
Heather Johnson says
I am totally looking forward to fresh sweet corn this summer! The chili butter sounds like a tasty addition to an already tasty summer staple.
Jolina says
Hi Heather! We are definitely already eating our fair share of sweet summer corn 🙂 And the chili butter is amazeballs if I say so myself 🙂 Hope you try it!
Marcie W. says
Grilled corn is a total barbecue staple around here and one of my favorite summer sides! The chili butter would give it the perfect added touch of heat.
Jolina says
It’s not a proper BBQ without grilled corn amiright? 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely summer Marcie!
Rachel Teodoro says
YES! Corn on the cob is a family favorite. I think my family would love this twist on it!