If you want the best smoked corn on the Cob recipe for your smoker then you came to the right place. Once you master making smoked corn on the cob you can try out the different variations that are listed in post below!
There are many ways to cook corn on the cob. In your microwave, air fryer, on a grill, in an instant pot, you name it! The best method to get the most flavorful corn on the cob is on a smoker. Smoking food is a low and slow cooking process that adds flavor to food with fire and different wood chips.
Here's a fun little fact about myself! I love to smoke food in the Summertime. Grilling is fun too, but smoking gives food so much more flavor and there are so many different foods I want to try smoking. Like how to smoke cheese.
If you love smoking food as much as I do you should try these recipes: Smoked Almonds, Smoked Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, or Smoked Bacon wrapped shrimp.
Don't have the time to smoke corn? Just make Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.
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Why You Will Love this Recipe
Corn is my favorite vegetable to eat during the Summer and if you've never tried smoked corn before you should try it! Corn on the cobb is even better when you can get it fresh at the Farmer's market.
The smoked corn on the cob only takes an hour at 225 and you can do pretty much whatever you like to the corn. I just brushed the corn with olive oil and added salt and pepper.
Then garnish the smoked corn with some parsley. Delicious and a perfect side dish for your burgers or steak.
You can also add this smoked corn to my smoked salsa recipe or easy smoked queso recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoon of olive oil for brushing
How to Make Smoked Corn on the Cob
Step 1: Heat smoker to 225.
Step 2: Brush the corn with olive oil or some melted butter.
Step 3: Season the corn with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Smoke the corn for 1 hr 15 minutes. Enjoy! Flip the corn cob turning half way through.
Tips for Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Best wood chips and pellets for smoking corn on the cob: apple, peach, cherry, hickory, maple, and mesquite.
- You can cook the corn with the husks on or remove them. I think this is just a personal preference.
- Add smoked corn on the cob to my Summer Corn, Bacon and Chowder Recipe or my Shrimp and Pea Orzo Salad, or just eat it as is with some extra butter! I love using spray butter on my corn on the cob.
- Covering the corn in aluminum foil isn't necessary but it will lock the smoky flavor in more.
Recipe FAQs
Make a garlic butter mixture with melted butter, cilantro, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder to brush over the corn. Melt some butter in a small bowl and add the seasonings to it.Â
To make Mexican Style street corn brush the smoked corn with mayonnaise and sprinkle it with lots of grated parmesan cheese on top. Â Â
Serve smoked corn with a whole smoked chicken or some spicy smoked chicken thighs for a source of protein
 Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer or fridge.Â
The smoker gives the corn an extra layer of flavor depending on what type of wood chips you use.
Corn does not take long at all to cook. It only takes 1 hr and 25 minutes at 225 degrees.
Best Electric Smoker
Smoker: I have had my Traeger smoker for a very long time and I would recommend that brand to anyone wanting to learn how to smoke food. There are some very reasonably priced smokers out there for under $100.
- Masterbuilt Charcoal Bullet Smoker.
- Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker.
- Char-Griller 2-2424 Table Top Charcoal Grill and Side Fire Box.
Traeger Wood Chips: It is my understanding that you can only buy Traeger wood chips where they sell Traeger Grills/Smokers at. The only place I can get their wood chips in town is at my local Ace Hardware store. If you do not want to purchase specific branded woodchips then I'd opt for a different brand of smoker other than Traeger.
More Summer Recipes to Try
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Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This is the best smoked corn on the cob recipe you will ever have!Â
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tsp of olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Heat smoker to 225.
- Brush the corn with olive oil or some melted butter and then season with salt and pepper.
- Smoke the corn for 1 hr 15 minutes. Enjoy! Flip the corn cob turning half way through.
- Then Enjoy!Â
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Smoke
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: smoked corn on the cob
Jenna says
Good to know! I've only ever used Traeger pellets.
Matt says
you do not need to use traeger pellets on a traeger grill. I have used many brands without issue. as long as you use quality pellets you are good. I recommend lumberjack brand.
Kevin says
Comes out great every time! I’ve tried it with 4 different kinds of wood chips.
★★★★★
Jenna says
Yum bacon sounds good!