Sweet & Smoky Corn Recipe
Welcome to Sincere Scribbles! If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful Southern side dish that can be thrown together in minutes, this Sweet & Smoky Corn recipe is exactly what you need. With just a few pantry staples, this dish offers a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and rich, smoky spice.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cans of corn (mostly drained) or fresh ears of corn with kernels removed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: If using fresh corn, peel the kernels off the cob. If using canned corn, drain the liquid but leave a small amount for cooking.
- Add Flavorings: Add the butter, the minced garlic, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. Stir for a few minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
- Add Corn: Stir the corn into the saucepan and combine with the seasoned butter mixture.
- Cook: Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, allowing the corn to soak up the smoky, sweet flavors.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy your Sweet & Smoky Corn as a quick and easy Southern side dish for any weeknight meal!