Spicy Grilled Corn on the Cob

A delicious vegetable recipe featuring husked corn with a flavorful ancho chili sauce that adds a little kick to traditional grilled corn on the cob.

Ancho Chili Sauce

This spicy sauce is the perfect complement to grilled corn, combining smoky ancho chili powder with sweet and savory flavors.

Instructions

1. Mix together chili powder and 3-tbsp water into paste
2. Let stand 10 minutes
3. In a small saucepan, heat chili paste, oil, garlic and cumin, about 2-3 minutes
4. Stir in sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar and 1/3-cup water
5. Bring to a boil
6. Reduce heat and simmer on low until very thick, about 10 minutes
7. Let cool. Makes about 1/2-cup
8. Lightly brush corn with oil
9. Grill over medium-high heat until lightly charred and heated through
10. Brush all over with sauce
11. Grill, turning, for 1 minute

Makes enough for 12 cobs