This is the best smoked corn on the cob and it's so easy to make that even a beginner will have no problem with this recipe! Toss it in your Traeger, or any other smoker, and forget about it until it's time to slather it in some seasoned butter and dig in. Smoked corn on the cob will be your new favorite way to enjoy corn!
Easy Smoked Corn On The Cob
If I knew how easy buttery smoked corn on the cob was to make, I would have been making it this way for years. All you need is some fresh corn, butter, and seasoning, and you will have perfectly cooked corn with an incredible smoky flavor!
Kill two birds with one stone by smoking your corn while you smoke some meat and you'll have dinner taken care of! And if you're new to smoking, this is a great recipe to get you started!
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🥘 Ingredients
Some people soak the corn husk and keep it on while smoking. Alternatively, some cooks prefer to brush the corn with the seasoned butter before smoking.
See the 'why' of smoking your corn without extras in the notes below!
- Sweet Corn - 4 whole, fresh ears of corn, shucked.
- Butter - 4 tablespoons, melted (after smoking the corn).
- Salt & Pepper - ⅛ teaspoon each, or more to taste.
- Garlic Powder - ½ teaspoon.
- Onion Powder - ⅛ teaspoon.
- Parsley - ¼ teaspoon.
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*
🔪 How To Smoke Corn On The Cob
There's no need to flip the corn at the halfway point because it will just let your smoke out. You'll need a small bowl, basting brush, and a smoker, of course!
- Preheat. Prepare your smoker by heating it to 225°F (105°C).
- Smoke. Place 4 shucked ears of corn directly on the smoker grates (no butter or seasoning yet) and smoke them for 1 hour.
- Season and serve. Add the seasonings (⅛ teaspoon each of salt & pepper, ½ a teaspoon of garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon of onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of parsley) to 4 tablespoons of melted butter and stir to combine. Once the corn comes out of the smoker, brush it with the seasoned butter and serve right away.
Everyone knows corn on the cob goes with just about anything! You could make an entirely smoked meal by serving it with smoked short ribs and smoked baked potatoes. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- I often smoke corn simultaneously with whatever meat I am smoking. This time, I placed the corn on the upper rack while smoking a brisket.
- It is also my preference to smoke my corn bare (no butter) so that the smoke can effectively penetrate the corn.
- Storing: Once cooled, leftover smoked corn on the cob should be wrapped tightly in foil then placed in an airtight container and refrigerated for 4-5 days.
- Reheating: Place corn on the cob in a baking dish with 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover with foil. Bake for 5-10 minutes at 400°F (205°C) until heated through.
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📋 Recipe
Smoked Corn On The Cob
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn (shucked)
- 4 tablespoon salted butter (melted)
- ⅛ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ tsp parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your smoker by heating it to 225°F (105°C).
- Place your shucked ears of corn directly on the smoker grates (no butter or seasoning yet) and smoke them for 45 minutes to an hour.4 ears sweet corn
- Add the seasonings to your melted butter and stir to combine. Once the corn comes out of the smoker, brush it with the seasoned butter and serve immediately.4 tablespoon salted butter, ⅛ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon parsley
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Notes
- I often smoke corn simultaneously with whatever meat I am smoking. This time, I placed the corn on the upper rack while smoking a brisket.
- I also smoke my corn bare (no butter) so that the smoke can effectively penetrate the corn.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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