Grilled Colorado Sweet Corn

Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC and Ace Hardware Grill Expert

Ingredients

6 Corn, Colorado Sweet Corn, shucked, soaked
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup fire honey or Colorado honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
Tiki Tiki seasoning, to taste
1-2 tsp salt, sea, shaved
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

Directions

Prep Directions:

Soak shucked corn in water 10 minutes prior to grilling
For the corn glaze – mix the following ingredients together in a basting pot and reduce on the grill:
- Pineapple juice
- Tiki Tiki seasoning
- fire honey/Colorado honey

Cooking Directions:

Preheat gas grill, pellet grill, or charcoal grill to 500˚F
Place the soaked corn on the grill, close the lid, and let cook for 5 minutes
Open the lid and rotate the corn 180˚ to the next side
Baste the top side of the corn – use a silicone basting brush
Continue this process until all sides have been roasted/grilled/basted
After all sides are roasted/grilled/basted:
- Using a silicone brush, baste all sides of the corn and close the lid
- Let the corn glaze start to caramelize
- Season with more rub if desired
- Remove from the grill and place onto a plate
Garnish with:
- basting liquid
- chopped cilantro

We can pair this tropical corn with a Peach Bellini from Infinite Monkey Theorem, an urban winery in Denver. If you are searching for an alcohol free beverage to complement this recipe, try a kombucha from Upstart Kombucha in Boulder.

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