Dry-roasted Corn with Smoked Garlic and Parsley Butter

• 4 corn on the cob
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Corn is the only grain native to America. There are hundreds of traditional American recipes for it, such as Succotash and Hush Puppies.

Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/gas mark 5. Soak the corn cobs in hand-