Texas Corn Ribs – With a Little Heat and a Lot of Flavor

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September 23, 2021
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Want the best corn ribs recipe? These Texas corn ribs are easy to make and fun to eat. Kids love these, give them a try.

What is a Corn Rib?

A corn rib is one quarter of an ear of corn, cut lengthwise. They could have been called corn cob quarters, but that doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Once the corn is cut, it’s marinated then gilled and finished with a creamy chipotle chile sauce and some cheese and cilantro. Texas corn ribs are easy to make and are perfect as an appetizer for a crowd.

Split the Corn

To make the Teas corn ribs, trim off the ends of the ears of corn by cutting them straight across. Stand an ear on end and using a heavy and sharp chef’s knife, carefully cut right down the middle.

Stand the Corn on End and Cut in Half
Stand the Corn on End and Cut in Half

Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut each in half again, lengthwise, to form a corn rib. Don’t try to stand up the half ears and cut them. It doesn’t work it’s dangerous, and you will just break the corn.

Then Cut the Corn Into Quarters
Then Cut the Corn Into Quarters

Apply the Marinade

Mix up the marinade ingredients and paint it on. Let it rest at least 10 minutes before grilling.

Brush the Corn with Marinade
Brush the Corn with Marinade

Grill the Corn Ribs

Cook the corn ribs on a barbecue until the edges char a bit (about 10 minutes). Alternatively, cook on a baking sheet in the oven at 375 for about 15 minutes. Either will work, but the barbecue adds some nice char marks.

Corn Ribs on the Grill - Almost Done
Corn Ribs on the Grill – Almost Done

Finish and Serve

While the corn is cooking, add the sour cream, the juice of one lime, the chipotle chiles and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to a blender and blend until combined.

Mix the Lime Juice, Chipotle Chiles and Sour Cream in a Blender
Mix the Lime Juice, Chipotle Chiles and Sour Cream in a Blender

Remove the corn ribs from the grill and brush them generously with the chipotle cream mixture. Top with crumbled Queso Fresco, chopped cilantro, Tejin and chili powder. Enjoy!

Sprinkle with Queso Fresco and Cilantro
Sprinkle with Queso Fresco and Cilantro

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Corn Ribs

Texas Corn Ribs – With a Little Heat and a Lot of Flavor

4 from 1 vote
Want the best corn ribs recipe? These corn ribs are easy to make and fun to eat. Kids love these, give them a try.
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears corn husks removed
  • 4 tbs olive oil
  • 2 limes juiced, split
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup Mexican sour cream
  • 2 chipotle chiles with Adobo sauce canned
  • 1 cup Queso Fresco cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp Tejin seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

Instructions
 

  • Split ears of corn lengthwise into four pieces.
    Then Cut the Corn Into Quarters
  • Mix olive oil, juice from one lime, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika and 1/2 tsp of kosher salt in a small bowl. Brush onto the corn ribs and marinate for 10 minutes.
    Brush the Corn with Marinade
  • Cook corn ribs on a barbecue until the edges char a bit (about 10 minutes). Alternatively, cook on a baking sheet in the oven at 375 for about 15 minutes.
    Corn Ribs on the Grill
  • While the corn ribs are cooking, add sour cream, the juice of one lime, the chipotle chiles and 1 tsp of kosher salt to a blender and blend until combined.
    Blended Chipotle Chile and Sour Cream Sauce
  • Remove corn ribs from grill and brush generously with the chipotle cream. Top with crumbled Queso Fresco, chopped cilantro, Tejin and chili powder. Enjoy!
    Paint the Ribs with the Chipotle Chile Sauce

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Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 8ozCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 614IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 173kcal
Cost: $8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: corn ribs

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