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Smoked Corn on the Cob

By Justine

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Updated Jan 29, 2026

Published May 29, 2024

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Jump to Recipe Hand holding fresh corn in husks; cooked corn on the cob with butter; text: Best Smoked Corn on the Cob—discover how to smoke corn on the cob for rich, smoky flavor.

Hand holding fresh corn in husks; cooked corn on the cob with butter; text: Best Smoked Corn on the Cob—discover how to smoke corn on the cob for rich, smoky flavor.

This is the best smoked corn on the cob with husks recipe on your grill. Tender fresh sweet corn kernels cooked right inside the husk making them the perfect side dish with any meal. Traeger corn for the win.

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If you have only boiled water to get this tender you are in for a real treat. It not only tastes better but doesn’t lose nutritional value submerged in water. You can use an electric smoker or pellet grill to make this. Set them right next to your smoked pork steaks and have yourself the best dinner ever.

Tender kernels cooked right along side your beef or chicken main dish, it comes out perfect every time we make it. We like it in the husks but you can certainly make smoked corn on the cob without husks too. We will discuss both methods below.

When you think of summertime do you think of barbecuing? We do! Well that and smoking “all the things”. There isn’t anything better than a well seasoned hunk of meat thrown in the smoker. You will need an easy side dish to go with it though!

We love easy electric smoker recipes. We just bought a Green Mountain pellet grill / smoker too! Whether you have a Traeger or other brand, this corn recipe will work great.

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How Long to Smoke Corn on the Cob with Husks

Use what brand you have at home. We started with an inexpensive Charbroil electric smoker and now we have a larger Traeger. Either way this timing and temperature of 1 hour to 1.5 hours works great for the perfect texture.

How to Smoke Corn on the Cob Without Husks

If you’d rather take the outside off at the beginning you certainly can. Instead wrap a few in foil with some butter and salt inside there. It will take about the same timing that way. Why is smoked corn is the best corn side dish

You don’t have to heat up your house when it’s summertime. There is very little prep. Leaving the husks on saves a lot of time and mess. Removing the husk after cooking is easier than if it were uncooked. If you have a compost bin you can throw them right in there and it works great.

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Frozen Corn on the Cob on Smoker

Typically this wouldn’t be the best choice because if they are in the husk they wouldn’t be frozen. Without the husk yes you can buy them this way but I would wrap in foil and timing would be the same as below as they steam. We have other methods of How to Cook Frozen Corn on the Cob here too to choose from such as Instant Pot corn which is probably your best bet.

Best Temperature to Smoke Corn on the Cob

First you’re going to grab a bunch of corn with the husks still on, a must. You can tweak the temperature depending on what else is on the grates for sure and just adjust for more time if lower and less if higher but 350F. is ideal if you ask us.

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Then just pull husks back and it is kinda’ a nice holder so your hands don’t get too hot. Remove the silks (they kinda’ all come off with the husks, butter, sprinkle on some salt and pepper on your kernels and bite right in!

It’s a perfect pairing and talk about the ultimate barbecue feast! You can also melt in a small bowl a butter mixture with some garlic salt and pepper so it can be dipped right in.

It does take longer than corn on the cob in the oven but you will get a better flavor this way. If you are cooking dinner on the same grate it is easier to cook it all with one method too.. Great cooked alongside meat.

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FAQ

How long does it take to smoke an ear of corn?

This is a nice change vs. boiling corn since that to me tends to take away a lot of the sweet and delicious flavor. Cook time is about 1 1.5 hours. It takes a bit longer if you leave the husk in tact.

Can you smoke corn without the husk?

Yes you can: Without the husks you can peel them off and them remove silks. Spray each ear with olive oil or butter spray and wrap in aluminum foil all the way around tightly. Then you can grill and/or make smoked corn as stated here timing wise.

How long do you grill corn in the Big Green Egg?

You just add charcoal, light it and close the lid. Set the temperature at 325 degrees and cook for 30 – 45 minutes. Best method for this mode of cooking is to place ears directly on the grates and close the lid. Turn the ears often so they grill evenly on all sides.

How long does it take to smoke corn in the husk on a smoker?

You need to leave about an hour to get the kernels tender but still a pop to them still. I typically pair this with a meat so everything gets done at the same time. If your planning on steaks and those only take 15 minutes then just add those later.

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Smoked Corn on the Cob Recipe

By Justine How to smoke corn on the cob with husk or without husks on a Traeger or electric smoker. Tender fresh sweet corn on the cob makes the perfect side dish. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 1 hour 20 minutes Total: 1 hour 25 minutes Servings: 6 Save RecipeSaved Recipe Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe

Equipment

1 smoker

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢ 6 ears corn on the cob, or as many as you’d like
▢ 1 stick butter
▢ 1 tbsp salt

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Instructions

On a cutting board cut the ends off of your ears of corn on the cob, about 1.5″ off the end.
Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees.
Place ears with husks on on to your grill.
Close lid and leave closed for 60 – 90 minutes. 60 is the min. time it will take for kernels to become slightly tender, 90 minutes if you prefer them tender.
Carefully pull back husks and remove silks (will be hot). Butter, salt, and enjoy.

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Notes

How to Smoke Corn on the Cob without Husks

If you’d rather take the outside off at the beginning you certainly can. Instead wrap a few in foil with some butter and salt inside there. It will take about the same timing that way.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz, Calories: 212kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 1310mg, Potassium: 243mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 640IU, Vitamin C: 6.1mg, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Side DishCuisine: American Tried this recipe?Mention @thetypical_mom or tag #thetypicalmom!

We like to cook this during the last hour or so when we’re making our smoked hamburgers or bacon and cheese stuffed and smoked meatloaf recipe. smoked brats are a great summertime meal too.

Other ways to cook corn on the cob

This is how to cook fresh corn 4 other ways too. And you are going to love our fast version of air fryer corn

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About Justine

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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13 Comments

Cooked mine for around 1hr 15 min and it turned out great! Will definitely be serving this ip all summer!
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1. Oh good!
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2. Yeah!!
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Brilliant! I use my smoker for so many things, don’t know why corn in the husk never occurred to me. Thanks for this and all your tips too!
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I’ve been smoking corn on the cob for years. I typically soak it water for about 30 minutes, then I pull the silk from the top and remove all but the last 2 layers of husks. Next I pop it in a smoker at 240 degrees for at least 2 hours. I use an electric smoker and fill the water pan about half full. When it’s done I pull it out remove the last of the husks and silk, then watch it disappear. If I want a heavy smoke flavor I use hickory, something lighter I use pecan. My wife and kids like it so much I usually make at least a dozen ears for us. Last time I made extra, and used it to make a corn salad. It was the hit of the neighborhood July 4th picnic.
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1. I love this recipe
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  1. Perfect
With the husks still intact, does the corn get permeated with smoke flavor? I can’t imagine.
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1. Not very much no. However it is handy to do if you have meat on as well.
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2. Hmmm yummy taste great on my traeger pellet
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  1. Great!
What a great way to make corn for our summer cookouts. I bet these will be really popular!
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This is my favorite Summer side but i’ve never done them in the smoker – thank you for the new summer goal!
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