Traeger Corn on the Cob

ByNicole Johnson
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This easy Traeger Corn on the Cob will leave you wondering why you ever cooked corn another way. Make a grill-full of these for your next cookout, bbq, or potluck!

Traeger Corn on the Cob Recipe

One of my favorite things about summer is that I can get fresh corn on the cob. You know, the kind that keeps you going until the next summer. The kind that you remember when the rain is coming down and you are wishing for the smells and all the feels of sunshine.

My Traeger Corn on the Cob recipe is the perfect way to highlight this incredible seasonal produce!

Growing up in Minnesota, we had the best corn on the cob because of the growing conditions. It is the type of sweet corn that you should schedule your vacations around, it is so good. Many states have great sweet corn, but Minnesota's sweet corn is the best. Let's argue about it sometime over a big plate of buttery corn on the cob, mmmmkay?

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Traeger Corn On The Cob Shopping List

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Fresh Corn On The Cob
  • Butter
  • Smoked Salt - This brand is my favorite and doesn't overpower the food.

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How To Make Corn On The Cob On Your Pellet Grill

This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

  1. Preheat - Fire up your pellet grill and get it preheating to 350°F.
  2. Shuck - Shuck your corn and make sure to get all of those little silk threads that you can! Some will burn off on the grill, but no one likes pulling those out of their teeth.
  3. Grill - Place the corn directly on the grill grates. Let cook for 10 minutes. Flip the corn over and add a large foil pan with the butter inside to let it melt. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. Baste - Add the corn to the foil pan with the butter and coat each one with butter using a basting brush.
  5. Enjoy - Remove from the grill after another 5-10 minutes and enjoy! Sprinkle with the smoked salt and serve with extra butter.

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Grilled Corn On The Cob FAQ

What should you serve with sweet corn?

One of the great things about sweet corn is how versatile it is.
It goes with just about everything. I love to serve it with anything that comes off the grill. One of my favorites is my Honey Balsamic Traeger Grilled Chicken Legs.

Don't forget about my Grilled Buffalo Chicken, either. I like to make this with my sweet when I need a little spice.

In the mood for some beef? My Traeger Ribeye is super popular, and one of my favorite steaks.
A great salad and some grilled vegetables, and you are in for a fabulous summer meal.
What are you making with your sweet corn on the cob tonight?

Can you cook corn on the cob with the husk on?

Sure! Just soak the corn for a few minutes in water before grilling to make sure it doesn't go up in flames. Many people like this method, and the corn is a bit easier to shuck after it has been cooked.

We prefer to cook it already shucked, but feel free to make it your own!

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"Turned out awesome! Will definitely make it again!"

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Traeger Corn on the Cob
Yield: 10 servings

Traeger Corn on the Cob

Active Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This easy grilled Corn on the Cob is cooked on your Traeger or other wood-pellet grill. Check it out, and make it today!

Ingredients

  • 10 ears of fresh sweet corn
  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon smoked salt

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Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to 350°F.
  2. Shuck the corn while you wait for the grill to heat.
  3. Place directly on the grill grates for 20 minutes.
  4. After 10 minutes, add a metal pan to the grill with the butter in it to let it melt.
  5. Once the butter has melted, add the corn to the pan and use a basting brush to cover each ear with butter.
  6. Sprinkle with smoked salt before serving, and extra butter is always welcome!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 239Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 147mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g

Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Traeger Recipes

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22 Comments

  1. Is the corn grilled directly on the grates or does it need to be put in a pan? Does the amount of time change from one way to another?

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    1. I put the corn directly on the grate. I haven't cooked it in a pan myself so I'm not sure if there would be a time difference or not. Let me know if you experiment!

    3. Nope! You can if you'd like though, it really depends on your grill and whether any of the ears are over any hot spots. Happy cooking!

  2. This site is so painful to navigate. Popup ads and sidebars make it impossible to read any content....especially on mobile.
    You can't make that much $$ on these ads. Please consider reducing the intrusive popups.

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    1. I'm sorry you didn't have a great experience. I try and make the experience as great as possible, and yes I do make that much money on ads. It feeds my family. The pop-ups aren't ads at all though, those are for my email list. I make them as easy to close as possible and there should only be one, I believe, so if you are seeing more than that please let me know and I'll make sure to tweak those settings.

      Appreciate you stopping by!

    2. @Nicole Johnson, they are a pain in the butt on the iPad and even worse on the phone. I do appreciate your recipes though. My issues is the ones that pop up after you scroll past them. You have to click the x twice to close, if you didn’t accidentally click them.

    3. Thanks, Tim! Appreciate the feedback. I'll take a look at that. You definitely shouldn't have to click the X twice so there might be a bug at play in one of the forms. Sorry about that!

    4. @Matt, This is the reward for trying to do everything on a mobile phone. Use your phone for phone call and do your internet stuff on a real computer.

    5. @Roger, Thankfully most of these issues have been resolved, and some of the complaints were legit in regards to the popup. One of the tools I was using threw a bit of a fit for a while, and I didn't realize. I have since removed pop-ups, and if I ever implement again they'll be much higher quality (and easier to get rid of.)

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    1. Not sure! I don't have a Ninja Foodi Grill so I can't really advise. Let us know how it turns out!

    2. @Nicole Johnson, have you tried rubbing the corn in butter instead of a vegetable based oil? I sub melted butter (the REAL stuff) in any recipe that calls for vegetable oil, especially baking. Not sure if it will work differently being grilled

    3. Yup! I usually wait until after to slather with butter though. Depending on how hot you wind up cooking the corn, butter can burn on the grill.

  6. MUCH BETTER IF YOU LEAVE THE HUSKS ON...
    DON'T EVEN NEED TO REMOVE SILK UNTIL COOKED...
    SOAK IN WATER FOR AN HOUR FIRST
    THEN SMOKE AT 275 FOR AN HOUR OR SO UNTIL DO E AS YOU LIKE...
    PEAL BACK, BUTTER/SEASON, AND ENJOY

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    1. We'll have to agree to disagree on the "better" part of this, but I'm glad you have a good method for yourself! Happy grilling!

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