Grilled Corn Ribs with Honey Butter

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Grilled Corn Ribs with Honey Butter
Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Directions

Preheat grill to high (450°F to 500°F). Cut 1/2 inch off ends of each corn cob; discard trimmed ends. Cut each cob in half crosswise. Working with 1 cob piece at a time, stand cob upright, and carefully cut in half lengthwise. Place cob halves, cut sides down, on cutting board; cut in half lengthwise again to create “ribs.” Repeat with remaining cob pieces. Place corn ribs in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.

Whisk together oil, black pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt in a small bowl; brush evenly over corn ribs.

Place corn ribs on oiled grates; grill, covered, turning often, until corn is charred and tender, 4 to 8 minutes. Arrange corn ribs on a serving platter.

Whisk together melted butter, honey, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Drizzle butter mixture over corn ribs; garnish with scallions. Serve hot.