Smoked Corn on the Cob

Corn on the Cob Smoker Recipe is flavorful and easy to make. If you are looking for some easy side dishes to cook while smoking your meat, toss in some corn. We love corn on the cob and smoking the corn gives it so much smoky flavor.

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Is Corn Good on a Smoker?

There are many ways to cook corn. Boiling corn on the cob is delicious, but smoking corn is just as easy. It gives the corn so much flavor and really brings out the sweetness of the corn.

We like to season the corn for added flavor. But if you prefer you can remove the husk and toss in the corn. It really is that easy and so delicious.

Why This Recipe Works

Corn on the cob is one of my favorite side dish. We love to serve it with the corn on the cob, but there have been times that I remove the corn from the cob. This smoked corn would make a delicious addition to any salsa recipe.

Change the seasoning to a taco seasoning blend and serve it with your delicious Mexican dishes. Corn is even great with your grilled steaks, chicken and Grill pork steaks. You will be amazed how easy it is to cook and how flavorful it is.

Ingredients 

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Variations Ideas

• Change Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning. You can even just baste the corn with melted butter for delicious flavor. The smoker gives the corn so much flavor that not much seasoning is needed.
• Add Cojita Cheese – Once you have smoked the corn, remove from the smoker and top with cojita cheese for added flavor. Add in ancho chili powder for an extra kick of spice.
• Buffalo Sauce – Mix in ¼ cup of buffalo sauce in the melted butter for delicious flavor. My family loves buffalo sauce and added it to the corn is delicious.
• Parmesan Cheese – Add in shredded parmesan cheese to the butter mixture. It is delicious and adds the perfect amount of cheese flavor.
• Plain – There is nothing wrong with drizzling the corn on the cob with melted corn. It is delicious and a simple side dish.

How to Smoke Corn on the Cob 

• Step 1 – Heat Smoker – Preheat a pellet grill smoker with a water pan to 225 degrees. Peel back the husks and remove the silks from the corn. There is no need to soak the corn.

Step 2 – Combine Spices – Mix together all the spices except for the parsley in a small bowl. 

Step 3 – Season Corn with butter mixture – Brush each of the corns with the melted butter. Then sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top. 

Step 4 – Place corn in smoker – Place the corn directly on the grates in the smoker.  

Step 5 – Smoke Corn – Close the lid on the smoker and cook for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through the cook time, until the kernels on the corn are browned. 

• Step 6 – Remove corn and Serve – Carefully remove the corn from the smoker with tongs.  Let the corn rest for 5 minutes covered with aluminum foil.  Serve topped with the fresh chopped parsley and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Prepare Corn – Corn on the cob can easily be purchased at the grocery store. Remove any husk and wash clean to remove any debris. There is no need to soak the corn before adding the seasoning.
• Smoking Time – Smoking time will vary depending on your smoker and the size of your corn on the cob.
• Wood Chips – These recipe works great with mesquite, maple, cherry, or hickory wood chips. You can even use a combination of two for the best flavor.

Serving Suggestions

This smoker corn on the cob is delicious served with many different smoked meats. We love to make Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, Smoked Chicken Legs and Smoked Stuffed Pork Loin.

You can even use the leftover corn and make this Blackstone Mexican Street Corn and Blackstone Corn Fritters.