Happy Corn!!

Did this a few days ago, and I must say. . .it was awesome!!!  I apologize in advance.  I don't always use recipes and measurements.  So, you'll have to trust your nose, eyes, and tongue on this one.  This is the best corn ever!!!

Beer Corn with Lime Chili Butter

Boil your corn in a mixture of beer and water.  About half and half should do it.  Do not add salt, but do add a couple of tablespoons of sugar.  Don't cook with beer you wouldn't drink!!  There was a bit of a heated debate over the beer I used the first time.  I used a summer ale that was PERFECT for the corn.  At the urging of my husband, I used a different (read cheaper) beer the second time.  I could definitely tell the difference.  Use the good beer!!  Also, summer ales are great for this.

I boiled my corn about 15-20 minutes.  I have read this is waaayyyyy too long; however, it was tender and still had a bite to it.  When you cook your corn, cook it the way you like it.  If you want fresher, more like you just walked out of the farmer's market, cook it less.  If you want it softer, cook it more.  I'm not the corn police.

Now, for the butter.  While you are cooking your corn, pull some butter out of the fridge.  Let it come to room temp so it will be easy to mix.  You may need more or less, but for example let's say you are using 1/2 a stick.  Add the following (smaller amounts first and adjust as needed for taste) and mix well:

• the juice of 1/2 or 1 lime
• a couple of pinches of salt
• a few grinds of black pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder

I didn't have chili powder.  So, I took a bit of red pepper flakes and cumin and crushed them in my spice grinder.  Basically, the same. . .give or take some ingredients.  Also, if you were so inclined, you could zest a bit of the lime to garnish the top.  I was too lazy for that.  I did think of it but just didn't follow through. 


Everyone went crazy over this corn.  I'm not sure if the beer or the butter put it over the top, but the combination of the two was definitely worth it.  Enjoy!