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.

📝 Ingredients

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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pre-heat your smoker to 250°F.
2. 2Start by cutting each ear of corn into quarters.
3. 3Place 4 tbsp of butter into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 15 seconds.
4. 4Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the melted butter and stir until a thin paste forms.
5. 5Coat each piece of corn in the butter mixture with a basting brush until well-coated.
6. 6Place on the smoker for about an hour, or until the corn starts to curl and look like a rib.
7. 7Top with cotija cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.