From the "Whole Hog" article in the January 2018 issue.

Grilled Corn With Crumbled Tucumcari Cheese
Serves 4

  • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema (substitute high-quality mayonnaise, or sour cream)
  • 1/2 cup water-packed Tucumcari Mountain Cheese Factory Feta (or other crumbly cheese, such as cotija)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons New Mexico red chile powder
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Salt to taste
  1. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
  2. Grill the corn over high heat, 5–8 minutes, until it is cooked through and slightly charred.
  3. Slather the hot corn with crema, mayonnaise, or sour cream, then sprinkle with cheese, cilantro, and chile powder. Add lime and salt to taste.