Husk Cornbread Recipes

IN-THE-HUSK CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat.
• Throw the corn (in the husk) on the grill and grill, turning occasionally, until the corn is cooked and the husks have char marks, 10 to 15 minutes. Strip the husks off the corn.
• While the corn is cooking, add the butter, garlic powder, smoked paprika and some salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well.
• Spread the butter mixture generously on the corn and sprinkle with the feta cheese.

HUSK CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet inside.
• In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
• Combine 4 tablespoons of the lard, the egg and the buttermilk. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until smooth.
• Move the skillet from the oven to the stove top, over high heat. Add the remaining lard to the pan and swirl to coat. Pour in the batter; it should sizzle vigorously. Shake the skillet to distribute it evenly. Cook 15 to 18 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
• To make large croutons (to serve as a base for greens, poached eggs, etc.), let the cornbread cool in the pan, then turn out and cut into 2-inch pieces. (If using in soup or beans, cut into 1/2-inch cubes.) Arrange on a baking sheet and dry overnight in the turned-off oven, lightly covered with foil. Remove.
• When ready to serve, heat oven to 425 degrees and place a rimmed baking sheet inside to heat. Add the bacon fat and swirl to coat. Gently turn the cornbread pieces in it, spreading them out, and sprinkle lightly with salt. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until brown and crisp. Serve hot.

MICROWAVE CORN-ON-THE-COB IN THE HUSK

Steps:

• Rinse entire ear of corn under water briefly. Wrap corn in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate.
• Cook corn in the microwave oven until hot and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and let rest for 2 minutes. Remove corn husk.

CORN GRILLED IN THE HUSK WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• It is a popular misconception that corn must be soaked in water or wrapped in tin foil before being cooked on the grill. Bollocks. All you need to do is peel off the excess huskage (leaving the cob with 2 or 3 layers of husk still intact) and yank off the silk. Then simply place the corn on the hottest part of the grill and turn 1/4 rotation every 2 to 3 minutes, as the husk starts to blacken. When the entire husk begins to resemble blackened carbon, remove from grill. Peel away blackened husk and serve with Red Bell Pepper Butter.
• F.Y.I., the heat of the grill causes the natural sugars in the corn to caramelize and some of the kernels to turn brown. The more browning, the sweeter the corn.
• Roast the red peppers whole over a charcoal flame or under a broiler, turning until entirely blackened. Remove from the grill and immediately place in a paper bag. Seal bag and let sit for 10 minutes. Peel off the charred skin and discard. Slice the peeled peppers open and discard the membranes and seeds.
• In a food processor, puree the butter, peppers, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Divide butter into 4 equal amounts, place each portion on tin foil, waxed paper or plastic wrap, then roll into a butter log, approximately 1 1/4-inches in diameter. Return to refrigerator until butter hardens. To serve, remove from foil, and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Flavored butter may be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for 1 month. It is excellent on burgers, veal chops, steaks, baked potatoes, or on toasted crusty bread.

CORN ON THE COB IN HUSK

Steps:

• Peel down husk,remove silk and divide BUTTER BUDS liquid evenly over each ear of corn.
• Recover with the husk.
• Heat over coals or grill.
• Turn one-fourth the way around every 3 to 5 minutes.