Description
Smoky Traeger Corn on the Cob delivers summer’s sweetest grilled magic straight from the heartland. Juicy kernels kissed by wood-fired flavor promise a mouthwatering side dish that’ll make barbecue enthusiasts cheer with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn, husked
- 4 tbsps butter, melted
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Parsley, fresh chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Set Traeger to 225°F, allowing it to warm up for 10-15 minutes with closed lid, ensuring even temperature distribution.
- Corn Transformation: Strip corn of husks and silk, generously coating each ear with melted butter and sprinkling with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for robust flavor enhancement.
- Smoking Stage: Position corn directly on Traeger grates, smoking for 30 minutes and rotating periodically to guarantee uniform heat exposure and consistent cooking.
- Final Grilling: Elevate temperature to 375°F, grilling corn for additional 10-15 minutes and rotating frequently to achieve perfect caramelization and tender texture with subtle charred edges.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter for better flavor control and to prevent excessive saltiness when seasoning the corn.
- Monitor grill temperature closely to prevent burning and ensure even, smoky caramelization.
- Experiment with different spice blends like chili powder, cayenne, or herbs to customize flavor profiles.
- Wrap corn in foil during smoking to retain natural juices and prevent drying out if concerned about texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg