Corn Grilled in its Jacket

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Place the corn, still in its husks, directly on the oven rack and roast for about 20 minutes until the corn is soft when you press on it.

3. 3

   Take the corn out of the oven and let it cool a little until you can handle it, or until you're ready to serve.

4. 4

   When you're ready to eat, place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue and get it very hot.

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   Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a thick square.

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   Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towel.

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   Then carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill to make a nonstick grilling surface.

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   When the grill or grill pan is hot, peel down the husks from the roasted corn and pull out the corn silk.

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   Then tie the husks in a knot so you can hold on to the knot like a handle.

10. 10

    Char the corn on the grill or grill pan, turning, until the kernels are slightly blackened all around and start popping, about 6 minutes.

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    Brush the corn with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with the Parmigiano and a little cayenne pepper so it's nicely coated.

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    Serve with lime wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.