How to Make Smoked Corn on the Cob with Bourbon Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says summer quite like firing up the grill and enjoying a delicious barbecue spread. And what would a summer cookout be without some perfectly grilled corn on the cob? If you're looking to take your corn game to the next level, then you've come to the right place. This recipe for Smoked Corn on the Cob with Bourbon Butter is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

First off, let's talk about the star of the show – the corn. While you can certainly boil or grill your corn, smo...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ears fresh corn
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 fluid ounce bourbon whiskey
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • wood chips, soaked
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 ears

  • Pull corn husks back to remove and discard the silk. Pull husks back over the corn. Soak corn in a pot of water for 1 hour.
  • Place butter in a small dish. Add bourbon and cinnamon and carefully mix with a fork until well incorporated.
  • Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
  • Place corn, unstacked, onto wire racks. Place the racks into the smoker. Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions. Smoke until corn is tender, turning halfway through, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Pull husks off corn and spread the bourbon butter over corn. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 247mg