Smoked corn on the cob is the ultimate side dish for your next cookout. Sweet, tender, and infused with a rich smoky flavor, it’s a simple upgrade from traditional grilled corn—and it might just steal the show. Whether you're smoking it plain with butter or dressing it up elote-style, this recipe is always a crowd favorite.
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.
Don't have the time to smoke corn? You can also make corn on the cob using your Blackstone or grill. Blackstone Corn on the Cob (with Grilling Instructions)
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- 🌽 Sweet and smoky perfection with minimal effort
- 🔥 Hands-off cooking on the smoker or pellet grill
- 🧂 Simple ingredients with endless topping possibilities
- 🌿 Naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and WW-friendly
- 🧑🍳 Perfect for pairing with BBQ meats, burgers, or plant-based mains
You can also add this smoked corn to my smoked salsa recipe or Smoked Queso recipe.
Ingredients Needed
- 4 ears of corn, husks removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 teaspoon of olive oil for brushing
Substitution Tips
- Oil: Use spray oil to cut WW points, or sub ghee or dairy-free butter.
- Try brushing with garlic herb butter, BBQ rub, or sriracha mayo after smoking.
- Vegan option: Use plant-based butter or avocado oil and dairy-free cheese toppings.
- Use different wood chips. The best wood chips and pellets for smoking corn on the cob: apple, peach, cherry, hickory, maple, and mesquite.
- No smoker? Add ½ teaspoon liquid smoke to your butter or oil and roast in the oven for similar flavor.
- If you don't have a smoker you can also make corn on a Blackstone. Blackstone Corn on the Cob (with Grilling Instructions)
How to Make Smoked Corn on the Cob
Step 1: Heat the 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.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve alongside Traeger Smoked Whole Chicken, Spicy Smoked Chicken Thighs - Ninja Foodi Grill, Smoking BBQ Ribs for Beginners (3-2-1 Method), or grilled burgers
- Slice off the cob and add to Paula Deen Corn Salad with Fritos, tacos, or pasta dishes
- Make it elote-style: slather with mayo, cotija, chili powder, lime, and cilantro
- Add to a summer platter with grilled veggies, watermelon, and potato salad
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.
To make Mexican Style street corn brush the smoked corn with mayonnaise and sprinkle it with lots of grated parmesan cheese on top.
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.
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.
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Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Smoke
- Cuisine: American
Description
This is the best smoked corn on the cob recipe you will ever have!
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!
Notes
WW points: 4 points, 0 if using butter spray or no oil
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
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!