Grilled Corn Ribs with Cowboy Butter – The Ultimate Summer Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 stick Salted Butter (room temperature, softened)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (flat‑leaf, chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (leaves only)
• 4 cloves Garlic (peeled and grated)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (adjust for heat)
• 0.5 lemon Lemon (freshly squeezed juice)
• 4 ears Corn on the Cob (husks removed, cut into ribs)
• 1 teaspoon Scorching Sun Spicy Rub (mix of salt and chili powder)

Instructions

1. Prepare Cowboy Butter

   In a small bowl combine the softened butter, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, parsley, thyme, grated garlic, paprika, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Mash with a fork until fully incorporated. Taste and add extra salt or flaky kosher salt if needed.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cut Corn into Ribs

   Using a heavy chef's knife, cut each ear in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 1‑2‑inch rib sections, pressing down on the blade to keep kernels intact. Work slowly; the knife needs to sink into the cob.

   Time: PT5M

3. Preheat Grill – Two Zone

   Light charcoal and arrange coals on one side of the grill for a hot zone (≈500°F). Leave the opposite side empty for a cooler indirect zone.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 500°F

4. Char the Corn Ribs

   Place the rib pieces cut‑side down on the hot zone. Grill for about 3‑4 minutes until a deep char forms, then flip and char the other side for another 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 500°F

5. Finish Cooking on Indirect Heat

   Transfer the charred ribs to the cool side of the grill. Close the lid with the vent slightly open and let them bake for 5 minutes until tender.

   Time: PT5M

6. Toss with Cowboy Butter

   Move the cooked ribs to a large bowl. Add about two‑thirds of the prepared cowboy butter and gently toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT2M

7. Finish and Serve

   Stir in the remaining butter, drizzle fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle the Scorching Sun spicy rub. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cleanup

   Wash the knife, cutting board, bowls, and grill tools. Wipe down the grill grates.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

18g

Fiber

4g