THE SL KITCHEN
PHOTOGRAPHS: HECTOR M
ANUEL SANCHEZ; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: CHELSEA ZIM
MER
SOUTHERNLIVING.COM / JULY 20 19
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Bacon with Ranch Drizzle
Basil Butter
with Parmesan
ACTIVE 10 MIN. - TOTAL 10 MIN.
SERVES 6|Process 1/2 cup packed
fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup
softened butter, 2 tsp.
fresh lemon juice, and 1/4
tsp. kosher salt in a food
processor until smooth,
1 minute. Arrange Classic
Grilled Corn on a platter.
Rub corn with butter
mixture; sprinkle evenly
with 1/2 cup finely grated
Parmigiano-Reggiano.Bacon with
Ranch Drizzle
ACTIVE 20 MIN. - TOTAL 20 MIN.
SERVES 6|Cook 6 bacon slices
in a large skillet over
medium-high, turning
occasionally, until very
crisp, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to a plate lined
with paper towels, and
let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, measure
2 Tbsp. drippings from
skillet into a heatproof
bowl. Add 3 Tbsp. each
of mayonnaise, sour
cream, and whole
buttermilk to bowl,
whisking until combined.
Add 2 tsp. each finely
chopped fresh flat-leaf
parsley, fresh dill, and
fresh chives; 1 tsp. fresh
lemon juice; 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt; and 1/4 tsp.
onion powder, stirring
to combine. Finely chop
bacon. Arrange Classic
Grilled Corn on a platter,
and drizzle with ranch
mixture. Sprinkle evenly
with chopped bacon.Honey-
Chipotle Glaze
ACTIVE 15 MIN. - TOTAL 15 MIN.
SERVES 6|Process 3 Tbsp. honey,
2 Tbsp. chopped scallion
(white and light green
parts only), 1 1/2 Tbsp.
apple cider vinegar, 1
Tbsp. chipotle chile in
adobo sauce (from 1
[7-oz.] can), 1 minced
large garlic clove, and
1/2 tsp. kosher salt in
a food processor until
smooth, 1 minute. Brush
mixture evenly over
Classic Grilled Corn.
Return corn to lit side
of grill. Grill, uncovered,
until glaze is warmed
through and adheres
to corn, 4 to 5 minutes.
Arrange grilled corn on
a platter, and sprinkle
evenly with 1/4 cup finely
chopped fresh chives.Smoky
Barbecue Rub
ACTIVE 10 MIN. - TOTAL 15 MIN.
SERVES 6|Stir together 2 Tbsp.
dark brown sugar; 1
Tbsp. smoked paprika; 1
tsp. fresh lime zest; and
1/2 tsp. each of ancho
chile powder, kosher
salt, black pepper, and
garlic powder in a small
bowl. Sprinkle mixture
evenly over Classic
Grilled Corn. Return
corn to lit side of grill.
Grill, uncovered, turning
occasionally, until sugar
is melted, 4 to 5 minutes.
Arrange grilled corn on
a platter, and serve with
lime wedges. å