Smoked Corn on the Cob - a simple, easy and delicious smoked corn on the cob recipe that is the perfect summer side dish!
Ingredients
6ears of cornhusks and silk removed
olive oil
2-3teaspoonskosher saltmore or less, as desired
2-3tablespoonsbuttermelted
Instructions
Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F.
Place corn on a plate or cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub all over.
Sprinkle with salt.
Place corn on smoker grates and close lid.
Melt butter in a small bowl; set aside.
Let smoke 40-55 minutes or until fully cooked and kernels are tender but firm. Brush with melted butter 2-3 times during the smoking process.
Remove from smoker and place on a plate. Baste generously with melted butter one more time and sprinkle with as much salt or pepper as you would like.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Type of corn: definitely reach for sweet corn for this recipe.
Pellets/Wood Chips: I would recommend a cherry, apple, mesquite, hickory or maple
Toppings: feel free to use this recipe to make a smoked version of Mexican Street Corn (Elote) using mayonnaise, feta, cotija, cilantro, red onion, chili powder etc.
Storage: wrap in aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.