Grilled Corn on the Cob with Mesquite

"Summer times is a great time to break out the grill and start cooking! Mesquite wood gives this corn an AWESOME taste. Another Tex-Mex recipe! Prep time includes soaking."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 10mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
12 Ears
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ingredients

  • 12 fresh ears of corn, in their husks (dark yellow variety)
  • 12 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 teaspoon bolner jalapeno seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon gebhardt chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups mesquite wood chips, soaked in water 15 minutes
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directions

  • Peel back the husks and carefully remove all the corn silk (strings).
  • Bring the husks back up around the corn and tie with kitchen string.
  • Soak the corn in cold water for 30 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine the margarine, jalapeno salt, chili powder and garlic powder.
  • Mix with a fork until well blended.
  • After draining the water from the mesquite chips, add the chips to a medium heat grill.
  • Cook the corn for about 30 minutes, turning with a pair of tongs about every 5 minutes.
  • Remove corn from the fire, peel back the husks and brush on the margarine mixture using a 1" pastry brush.

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Reviews

  1. I prefer mother nature's fresh corn appeal rather than cover it up with strong flavors. I realize I'm in the minority.
     
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

My name is Kaccy. I'm in my mid 30's, live in New Mexico. DH is Mike. I have a 22 yr son, Chris. 17 yr step-son, Dallas and 14 yr step-daughter, Ashley. I am a Christian, like to cook, make candles and other crafts. I love outdoors!!! I'm a Artesia Bulldog Fan!!! and a Bronco's Fan! I waitress and love it. I work at a nice little "brew pub" and just have a blast with my customers.
 
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