Ingredients

  • 16 ear corn
  • vegetable oil
  • 1/2 lb. pancetta
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 small red bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp. oregano leaves

Method

  • Light a grill.
  • Drizzle the corn with oil and rub to coat thoroughly.
  • Grill over moderate heat, turning often, until lightly charred all over and just tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the corn to a work surface and when cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cobs.
  • In a large, deep skillet, combine the pancetta and water and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over moderate heat until the water evaporates, about 4 minutes.
  • Fry the pancetta, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.
  • Add the garlic and red peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the corn and vinegar and cook briefly to heat through.
  • Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the oregano leaves, transfer to a bowl, and serve.
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