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Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Nothing beats fresh, in-season corn-on-the-cob. Although there’s lots of ways to cook up sweet corn, I love to add just a bit of flavor, wrap it in foil and toss it into my Big Easy. In no time I am enjoying delicious, sweet, juicy corn. There’s nothing wrong with eating corn with nothing added, but sometimes I like to add a little twist, from Mexican- or Italian-inspired flavors or a bit of smokiness. You can’t go wrong no matter what you add to this corn in packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy. Or don’t add.

More Racks, More Corn!

Char-Broil makes a few different racks that make it easy to add more cooking space to your Big Easy, so you can cook chicken (or whatever) down below and corn in packets up top. Try out the Big Easy bunk bed basket, for example. Double the space, instantly. Perfect for cooking extra corn in packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy.

Also try my corn-on-the-cob recipe on the Big Easy.

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

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Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

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Corn in Packets on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Nothing beats fresh, in-season corn-on-the-cob. Although there’s lots of ways to cook up sweet corn, I love to add just a bit of flavor, wrap it in foil and toss it into my Char-Broil Big Easy. In no time I am enjoying delicious, sweet, juicy corn.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, corn-on-the-cob, packets

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 193kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

2 ears corn shucked and cut in halves

For Mexican-style corn

1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
1 tablespoon Cotija cheese crumbled
2 pinches cayenne pepper
lime juice
cilantro chopped, for garnish

For Italian-style corn

1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
lemon juice
parsley chopped, for garnish

For Smoky corn

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 pinches smoked paprika
2 pinches cayenne pepper
parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

For Mexican-style corn

Place corn on small sheets of foil.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Cotija cheese, cayenne pepper and lime juice.
Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

For Italian-style corn

Place corn on small sheets of foil.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

For Smoky corn

Place corn on small sheets of foil.
Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with smoky paprika and cayenne pepper.
Wrap corn ears tightly and place in a hot Big Easy.
Cook for 20 minutes until tender.
Garnish with chopped Italian parsley and serve.

Notes

You can fit 2 halved ears of corn in the basket of the Big Easy. Add a bunk bed basket to double the amount of cooking area or a cooking rack to make 6 or more ears at once.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Garlic Shrimp Packets

These garlic shrimp packets is the easiest way to cook a big batch of great shrimp quick. Perfectly garlicky, with a little red pepper kick. You really cannot find an easier way to make a big batch of super-tasty shrimp in no time at all. And cleanup could not get easier! Just toss your shells and tails into the foil, wad it up, and into the trash bin it goes! Done!

I made extra shrimp and had them the next day as shrimp cocktail. Fantastic! I could’ve eaten them all day long. The shrimp are packed with flavor, making them the idea appetizers too!

The Best Soppin’

You gotta serve these with bread. You can’t let those juices go to waste. Nothing escaped the packets so there’s nothing but great flavors at the bottom. That means sopping. The perfect bread for sopping up the delicious yum-yum juice that pools at the bottom of the garlic shrimp packets is our favorite gotta-have-it garlic bread.

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Also try my grilled hobo packets. They’re full all sorts of yummy things.

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Garlic Shrimp Packets

These garlic shrimp packets is the easiest way to cook a big batch of great shrimp quick. Perfectly garlicky, with a little red pepper kick.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword garlic, packets, shrimp

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings servings

Calories 460kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

½ stick unsalted butter softened
1 cup parsley chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 lemon juiced (plus additional lemon wedges for serving, if desired)
Pinch red pepper flakes
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound shrimp large unpeeled

Instructions

In a large bowl combine the butter, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper and salt and pepper.
Add shrimp and toss well.
Divide shrimp mixture between two foil packets.
Fold over and close.
Place over direct heat on a lit grill and cook for 8 minutes.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Hobo Packets Version 2.0

Since our kitchen is being remodeled, we prepare all of our meals on the grill. But that doesn’t mean we have to have hot dogs and hamburgers every night!

We love these hobo packets. Now, to be true to the name, you need to make them in foil pouches, but I made such a big batch I would’ve ended up with 14 packets! Instead I used a large aluminum pan.

Everyone Into The Pan!

These hobo packets taste just as good if not better the day after you’ve made them. You can use whatever you have on hand – add squash, carrots, anything! And make sure to get plenty of the delicious broth from the bottom of the pan in each and every bite!

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Also try my lumberjack breakfast packets.

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Hobo Packets

We love these hobo packets. Now, to be true to the name, you need to make them in foil pouches, but I made such a big batch I would’ve ended up with 14 packets! Instead I used a large aluminum pan.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword packets

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 504kcal

Author Mike

Ingredients

1 pound smoked sausage cut into bite-sized pieces
4 medium potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 medium green cabbage cut into bite-sized chunks
1 large sweet onion cut into chunks
1 medium green pepper chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper chopped
1 pound chicken tenderloins or breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
6 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ 15 ounce Italian salad dressing
Kosher salt
ground black pepper

Instructions

Set up a grill for indirect cooking.
Tear of 4 large sheets of aluminum foil (or use a large foil pan).
Combine all but the seasoning and dressing in a large bowl.
Add the seasoning, dressing and salt and pepper and stir to coat.
Divide between the packets or pour into the pan. Seal packets (or cover the pan with foil).
Cook over indirect heat for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.