Traeger Smoked Corn on the Cob

Traeger Smoked Corn on the Cob is the perfect side dish for any BBQ. The sweet corn is basted in butter and seasoning and then smoked until tender. The kernels are slightly charred and full of great smoky flavor, making them irresistible.

An overhead picture of smoked corn on the cob on a baking sheet.

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Summer and corn on the cob go hand in hand. There's nothing like fresh, sweet corn straight from the garden. While boiled or grilled corn is delicious, smoking corn is one of my favorite ways to make it. It brings out the natural sweetness of the corn and has so much flavor.

I love making Smoked Corn on the Cob in Foil on my Pit Boss pellet grill, which is a quick and easy, no-fuss recipe. But I wanted to step up the flavor a notch, and I think I've nailed it with this recipe.

🌽 Smoked Corn On Cob On Traeger

You will love the smoke flavor in the tender corn.
Soaking the corn is not required.
It's a must-have side dish for backyard barbecues.
It can be made with fresh or frozen corn.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

🧈 Ingredients & Substitutions

This Traeger grilled corn on the cob recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients, which you can easily find at any grocery store.

Corn on the cob. I used fresh sweet corn on the cob. I recommend a sweet variety of corn; it will have so much more flavor. If you don't have fresh corn on the cob, you can substitute frozen corn on the cob. Just make sure to defrost it fully first.
Butter. You can't have corn without lots of butter! I used unsalted butter. If using salted butter, reduce the amount of salt in the recipe to 1 teaspoon. You can also use margarine or olive oil.
Seasoning salt. You can use kosher salt, sea salt, or table salt.
Black pepper. You can use white pepper or fresh cracked pepper.

See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a full list of ingredients.

Traeger smoked corn on the cob ingredients placed on a wooden table.

♨️ How To Make Traeger Smoked Corn On The Cob

Traeger corn on the cob is easy to make. Follow the step-by-step instructions or watch the video below to learn how.

Prepare The Corn On The Cob

Preheat your Traeger grill to 250 degrees F. Peel the husks back and remove the silk - either take the entire corn husk off or leave it on. I like to leave mine on; it serves as a useful handle when eating. This way, you don't need corn holders. 🙂 If you like, you can also use butcher's twine and tie it around the ends to hold the corn husks together.
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add seasoning salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Brush the ears of corn with the seasoned butter mixture.

The shucked corn on the cob on a wooden table.

Melted butter and seasonings in a saucepan with a basting brush.

A red basting brush applying butter mixture to the corn cobs.

Smoke Corn On The Cob On Traeger

Place corn cobs directly on the grill grate of your pellet grill.
Close the lid and smoke the corn for 1½ hours, turning occasionally. Baste the corn with the butter mixture every 15-20 minutes.
The corn is done when the kernels start to turn a dark yellow/light brown color, and there is a nice char on the outside.
Remove the corn from the grill. Serve immediately with the remaining butter mixture, and enjoy!

A collage of four photos showing the steps involved in making smoked corn on the cob on a Traeger grill.

FYI

This simple smoked corn recipe can be made on any pellet grill or outdoor grill. I have made it on my Traeger smoker, Pit Boss pellet smoker, and Masterbuilt electric smoker.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

This corn is the perfect side dish to serve with Traeger Smoked Steak, Smoked Steak on Pellet Grill, Pellet Smoked Chuck Roast, Smoked Boneless Chicken Thighs, Smoked Whole Chicken On Pellet Grill, or Smoked Beef Brisket On Electric Smoker.

Use it in Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup or in my homemade black bean corn salsa in this Copycat Panera Bread BBQ Chicken Salad. You can even use it to make Mexican Street Corn Salad.

📖 Variations

Mexican-inspired: Make Authentic Elote (Mexican grilled corn) by slathering a creamy mayo mixture mixed with chili powder and lime juice on the corn and topping it with chopped cilantro. It is so good! 🙂
Sweet: Brush the corn with a mixture of honey and BBQ sauce near the end of the smoke time.
Cheesy: Mix the butter with grated Parmesan cheese before brushing it on the corn.
Spicy: For an extra kick, add Cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper to the butter, or use your favorite veggie rub.

Expert Tips

Brush the butter mixture into all the nooks and crannies of the corn for maximum flavor and baste every 15 minutes.
Cooking times may vary depending on the type of smoker you are using. My Pit Boss pellet smoker cooks quicker, so this corn is ready 15 minutes sooner than the Traeger.
Make a corn salad with any leftover corn, or use it in soup to add a smoky flavor.

🌡️ Storage Instructions

Refrigerator: If you have leftover smoked corn on the cob, remove the kernels from the ear of corn using a sharp knife and store them in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Freezer: Place kernels in a Ziploc bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze the corn for up to 2 months.

Traeger smoked corn on the cob on a baking sheet for serving, garnished with fresh cilantro.

🧾 Recipe FAQ's

How long to smoke corn on the cob at 250 degrees F?

It takes about 1-½ hours to smoke corn on the cob at 250 degrees F on a Traeger grill.

What are the best type of wood pellets to smoke corn on the cob?

I like to use a mild wood like pecan or a fruit wood like applewood or cherry. For a stronger flavor use mesquite or hickory.

Here's what readers have to say about this corn on Traeger:

Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This was so irresistibly tender and smoky! I'll be making this again soon, it's the perfect side for BBQs!" - our reader, Emily

"I could eat this for every single meal! My favourite way to cook corn." - our reader, Megane

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