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smoked corn ribs
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Smoked Corn Ribs

Bathed in a butter-spice mix, quartered sweet corn smoked until a perfectly curled rib and topped with cilantro and cotija cheese.
Course Appetiser, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 203kcal
Author Breanna Stark

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp cotija cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your smoker to 250°F.
  • Start by cutting each ear of corn into quarters.
  • Place 4 tbsp of butter into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 15 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the melted butter and stir until a thin paste forms.
  • Coat each piece of corn in the butter mixture with a basting brush until well-coated.
  • Place on the smoker for about an hour, or until the corn starts to curl and look like a rib.
  • Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1444IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg