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Hot Honey Grilled Corn (Elote, Upgraded).
Grill corn until charred, then top with mayo or butter, cheese, lime, Hot Honey and Chili Crisp for a sweet and spicy side.
Corn is at its best in season, and the best thing you can do to it is almost nothing. Char it. Dress it. Eat it standing up.
This is elote, loosely, with a swicy twist. It is messy and it is worth it.
HOT HONEY GRILLED CORN
You will need:
- Ears of corn, husked
- Mayo or softened butter
- Cotija or crumbled feta
- A lime
- Cilantro, if you like it
What you do:
Heat the grill to medium high. Lay the corn directly on the grate.
Turn every couple of minutes until you have char marks all the way around. Eight to ten minutes total. You want color.
Off the grill, brush each ear with a thin layer of mayo or butter so everything else sticks.
Spoon Chili Crisp along the corn. Drizzle Hot Honey over the top. Crumble cheese on.
Squeeze lime over everything. Tear cilantro on if you are using it.
Eat immediately, over a plate, with napkins nearby.
WHY THIS BEATS PLAIN CORN
Butter and salt is good. This is better. The Hot Honey plays off the natural sugar in the corn. The Chili Crisp brings crunch and savory heat. The lime and salty cheese keep it from tipping too sweet. It is the whole sweet-salty-spicy-tangy thing in one ear of corn.
Make this at your next cookout and watch it disappear before the burgers do.
This is what we mean by bored of everything. Same corn. Brand new dinner.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you grill the corn?
Eight to ten minutes total over medium high heat, turning every couple of minutes until you have char marks all the way around.
Why brush the corn with mayo or butter?
A thin layer on the hot corn gives the Chili Crisp, Hot Honey and cheese something to stick to.
What cheese goes on grilled corn?
Cotija or crumbled feta. Their saltiness keeps the corn from tipping too sweet.
What does each topping add?
The Hot Honey plays off the natural sugar in the corn, the Chili Crisp brings crunch and savory heat, and the lime keeps everything tangy.
Is the cilantro required?
No. Tear it on if you like it, and skip it if you do not.
More ways to use it: Hot Honey Watermelon Feta Salad and Elote (Mexican Street Corn) with Spice Witch Chili Crisp
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Spice Witch Hot Honey
Real honey with slow-building chili heat. Small batch, made in Asheville, NC.
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