John Egerton's Roasted Corn

Name: John Egerton's Roasted Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ears fresh corn, unshucked; Unsalted butter to taste; Salt to taste

Recipe from "Southern Food"

Adapted by Nina Simonds

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Rating: (0)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

12ears fresh corn, unshucked
Unsalted butter to taste
Salt to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Pull back shucks from each ear of corn and remove silks. Close shucks over the grain and secure firmly with a wire twist-tie. Immerse corn in cold water several minutes, letting shucks get thoroughly soaked.
Step 2
Shake off excess water and bury corn in the hot ashes and coals of a fireplace, a charcoal grill or a campfire and leave there about 1 hour, rotating 3 or 4 times to assure even distribution of heat. Remove and test one ear for doneness. When kernels are tender, remove shucks; apply butter and salt.