Don't be satisfied with making your corn on the cob the traditional way with just butter. Try something different and make your corn on the grill with a wonderful bbq seasoning. cilantro, garlic and lime in a wonderful sour cream and mayonnaise mixture.
All-Purpose Barbecue Seasoning (about 2 c.)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. sweet paprika
1/4 c. salt
2 T. granulated garlic
2 T. granulated onion
1/3 c. dark brown sugar
1 t. dried oregano
1/4 t. fennel seed powder
1 t. cumin
2 t. chili powder
1/2 t. cayenne
1/2 t. dried thyme
2 T. freshly ground black pepper
2 t. hatch chili powder
Corn:
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
6 ears sweet corn on the cob, husks removed
1 T. all-purpose barbecue seasoning (see recipe)
1 c. crumbled cotija cheese
6 lime wedges
non-stick cooking spray
All-Purpose Barbecue Seasoning:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl; transfer to a food processor; pulse until all ingredients are evenly incorporated; set aside.
Corn:
Clean, oil and preheat grill to High.
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, lime zest and lime juice; set aside.
Once the grill comes up to temperature, grill corn for approximately 2 minutes per side, creating a nice charred exterior.
When the corn has been completely cooked, transfer to serving dish; generously spoon or brush on the cream mixture to evenly coat the corn.
Crumble the cotija cheese on corn; season with all-purpose barbecue seasoning.
Serve with additional lime wedges.
Makes 6.