You will need to find a pan deep enough to fit all of the ears of corn (I use a foil turkey pan).
Remove only the top layer of the corn husks revealing a fresh clean layer of new husk.
Trim top of corn husk to about a 1/2 inch above the tip of corn. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl mix all of the spices with the water and whisk them together until salt and garlic is pretty well dissolved.
Place corn in the pan in a single layer if possible. Pour water mixture over corn. If 6 cups is not enough water to cover corn, then just add more cold water until corn is covered.
Let corn with husks soak in seasoned water for about an hour turning about every 15 minutes to make sure the water is soaking into the husk and silk inside the husk.
Pre-heat any grill. You'll want to use a low to med cooking temperature.
Place corn with husks directly on to top rack of grill. Close lid.(Hold onto the seasoned water for a little bit, you might need it during grilling)
Let cook about 10 then turn. Cook another 10 minutes, then turn again.
Cook another ten minutes, turn again.
If the husks are getting too dry during your cooking process, remove from the grill and give a quick dip in the seasoned water; place back onto grill.
The husks may begin to turn color, but that's OK as long as it doesn't catch on fire.
Repeat the turning process for about 30 minutes. (Sometimes I have to leave it on longer, but more than 40 minutes might be too long).
Remove when all the husks are dry on the outside. Let stand a minute or two before serving. Pull husks back from corn to eat.
In a microwave safe dish, add all of the ingredients for the butter. Microwave about 1 minute or until butter just starts to come to a boil. Carefully remove from microwave and stir. Use a basting brush to brush over corn before eating.
Enjoy!
Foot note: You can marinate or soak the corn in any kind of seasoned water desired. You can even dissolve sugar in the water to give a sweeter taste and aroma while grilling. Have fun with it!
Submitted by: Elizabeth Phipps
