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Husk-Grilled Corn

BOILED CORN ON the cob slathered with butter is an American summertime tradition. We love corn prepared this way—its clean, sweet flavor shines bright. But corn is capable of expressing itself in deeper, more flavorful ways. When grilled, it picks up tasty browning and intensifies in flavor, and melted butter adds a finishing touch. If you’ve never tried grilling corn, this is the recipe to get you started.

HUSK-GRILLED CORN WITH SEASONED BUTTER

Serves 6

Look for ears of corn with green husks and golden-brown (not dark-brown) silk protruding from the tops. Also look for ears of similar size so they cook

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