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Smoked Barbecued Corn on the Cob Recipe

Corn on the cob seasoned with garlic, cayenne, and olive oil then smoked low and slow in the husk for 1.5 hours. Can also be grilled. A summer BBQ favourite. Get the recipe.

PREP15 minutes plus 1-2 hours soaking
COOK1 hour 30 minutes
SERVES4 servings

Sweet corn smoked low and slow in the husk with a bold garlic and cayenne seasoning — an incredible side dish for any barbecue. Can also be grilled if you don’t have a smoker.

Ingredients

  • 4 corn cobs
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
  2. Peel one outer husk leaf off each corn cob to use later for tying.
  3. Carefully peel back the remaining husks from each cob without tearing them off. Remove all the silk.
  4. Return husks to their natural position around the corn.
  5. Soak the corn and the reserved tying husks in water for 1–2 hours.
  6. Remove corn from water and pat dry with paper towel.
  7. Peel back husks and drizzle olive oil generously over the exposed corn.
  8. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the oiled corn.
  9. Return husks to their natural position and tie closed with the reserved husk strips.
  10. Place in a 220°F smoker and smoke for 1-1/2 hours.

Notes

No smoker? Grill over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, turning regularly, until husks are charred and corn is tender.