Smoked Corn on the Cob is a quintessential summer recipe! Easy to make, loaded with butter and salt and served with some of your other favorite smoked recipes like smoked burgers, smoked chicken thighs or smoked potatoes!

Easy and Flavorful Smoked Corn on the Cob Recipe

Love a good corn on the cob recipe – it is a great summer side dish I look forward to every year and this smokey version of your classic grill corn recipe is SO GOOD! We used a Traeger pellet grill but any pellet smoker will work here. Serve with smoked mashed potatoes, smoked green beans and smoked pork shoulder! These smoked burgers would also be a great pairing!

Want something quicker – learn how long it takes to boil corn (hint: super fast)!

What You Will Need

• ears of corn: make sure they are husked with the silk removed.
• olive oil: you could also use a avocado oil here.
• kosher salt: use as much or as little as you want – totally up to you.
• butter: you can use dairy-free butter here if you need to and, again, use as much or as little as you want.

How Long Does it Take to Smoke Corn on the Cob at 225

It takes approximately 40-55 minutes to smoke corn on the cob at 225 degrees F.

What to Serve with Smoked Corn on the Cob

• Smoked Chicken Breast
• Smoked Chicken Legs
• Smoked Pork Loin
• Smoked Meatloaf
• Smoked Pork Belly
• Smoked Chicken Wings

How to Smoke Corn on the Cob

Remove silk and husks.

Rub with olive or avocado oil.

Sprinkle with salt.

Melt some butter and set aside.

Place directly on smoker grates and let smoke per the recipe card below. Brush with butter 2-3 times during the smoking process.

Remove and serve with more butter and salt.

Recipe FAQs

• Can I smoke frozen corn on the cob: No, I wouldn’t recommend smoking frozen corn. First thaw your corn overnight in the refrigerator then smoke per the directions below.
• Is corn good smoked: Yes! The smoky flavor is absolutely delicious!
• Can you overcook corn: Yes, you can definitely over-cook corn. You want the kernels to be firm, but tender and still burst with sweetness.
• How do you know when corn is done on the smoker: You can tell the corn is done by the color (it should be a darker yellow/orange – darker than when it was raw) – you don’t want the corn to become shriveled.
• Do I need to soak the corn beforehand: No, I wouldn’t recommend smoking corn with the husk on – we do this on the grill, but since we are only smoking at a temp of 225 degrees F. it doesn’t get quite hot enough to steam the corn (like it does on a very hot grill).

Other Smoked Recipes You Might Like

• Smoked Pork Chops
• Smoked Baby Back Ribs
• Smoked Pork Tenderloin
• Reverse Seared Steak
• Smoked Beer Can Chicken
• Smoked Spatchcock Chicken
• Smoked Whole Chicken

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