Smoked Corn on the Cob - If you want the best smoked corn on the cobb 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 cheese for instance.
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.
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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.
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 some corn chowder, pasta salads, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I serve this with smoked corn on the cob? Grilled Burgers, Hot Dogs, or BBQ pork spare ribs made in the slow cooker. A baked potato would also be a lovely side dish to have on the side as well.
What are some other seasonings I can flavor my corn with?
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 with a whole smoked chicken or some chicken thighs for a source of protein.
How to store leftovers: 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.
This can be prepped the day ahead.
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. Amazon. ...
- Char-Broil American Gourmet Offset Smoker. Amazon. ...
- Char-Griller 2-2424 Table Top Charcoal Grill and Side Fire Box. Amazon. ...
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 Great Smoker Recipes to Try
Smoking BBQ Ribs for Beginners 3-2-1 Method
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Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Smoked Corn on the Cob - the only way you'll ever want to make corn from now on!
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!
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Smoke
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Tracy says
I wrap mine with bacon!
★★★★★
Jenna says
Smoke tubes are great! I've used those to make smoked cheese before as well.
Jimbo says
Removed the husks, soaked in water for 15 min, then brushed on extra virgin olive oil and the seasonings. Smoked with oak pellets and a smoke tube for 40 minutes at 300°. Then put into oven at 225 for 20 minutes, while we smoked steaks. Didn't want husks so smoke would take. The corn was very delicious!
Jenna says
Never tried those before! Will have to check them out.
Melissa says
After buying Traeger pellets for for over a year, I've had good luck recently with the 100% hardwood pellets from Sam's Club.
Jenna says
Good to know Kelly!
Kelly says
I have a Traeger and use generic wood pellets all the time. They work just fine and are a lot cheaper.
Jenna says
Tinfoil is optional.
Lisa says
If you take the corn husk off do you wrap it in tinfoil
Stephanie Raffaele says
Thanks for your recipe. Corn is just as delicious if grilled with husks still on. I think perfect cook time is 15-20 min on mid heat, marking sure to turn half way through.