Seasoned Corn Ribs

"Call us corny if you must, but we’ve always been big fans of corn on the cob. Not just on a culinary level either— we’ve always found the act of eating corn on the cob to be a lot of fun, in and of itself. So when we found out there was a way to make that treasured activity even more fun (and even more delicious, to boot!), we jumped at the opportunity (and for joy) to bring in Trader Joe’s Seasoned Corn Ribs to our freezers. Made with plant- based butter and just the right amount of salt, these deliciously buttery, and decidedly vegan “Ribs” are as corny as you can get, in all the best ways. They’re made for us by a supplier in Italy, who slices cobs of corn into quarters and then lightly cooks them until they naturally take on a slightly curved, barbecued rib-like shape. After that, they season them with salt and an olive oil and cocoa butter-based vegan butter, before flash freezing them and sending them our way. They can be prepared in a manner of minutes in your microwave, or a little longer in the oven or air fryer, and make a fantastic plant-based side for all kinds of fare, barbecue or otherwise. For some extra flavor and elotes- inspired fun, try customizing them with lime juice, chili powder, and Cotija just prior to serving."