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[Clonesmoker]

Just had my first taste of Iowa Sweet Corn "peaches and cream" for lunch today and the remaining 3 slices of brisket. Wondering if any one has smoked sweet corn with the husks on?  I love the quick microwave version where you wave it in the husk for a few minutes, take it out and cut the bottom off and then just slightly push the ear down from the top out the bottom and an ear of corn with no silks. 

[Bar-B-Lew]

My brother sets his BBQ trailer up at a sweet corn farmers lot.  He sells their sweet corn roasted, dunked in melted butter, and sprinkles a maple bacon rub on it.  He roasts them in the husk.

[Canadian John]

 I always used to peel the husks back, remove the silk and put the husks back. I would  soak the ears in water ~15 to 20 min, then onto the grill/pit..Time is cooking is temp and method dependent - direct vs indirect. The end result is caramelized kernels - not all but several.. The last few years I have omitted the soaking to find no difference, perhaps better..The end result is sweet and juicy corn...A caveat: The corn must be fresh for optimum taste..

[scdaf]

I have recently changed to naked corn, cooked direct over the fire in a kamado.  Gives a beautiful char and cooks quickly.  Been doing it this way to use in a copycat Chipotle restaurant corn salsa.

[TLK]

i soak them for 20-30 min and then put them right on the grill turning every 3-4 minutes until done.  (have never opened them up to remove the silk first....will have to give that a try)

[dclord]

On the pellet grill I usually just take the husks completely off. They cook faster and get just a tiny bit of brown for more flavor.

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[Bar-B-Lew]

I always used to peel the husks back, remove the silk and put the husks back. I would  soak the ears in water ~15 to 20 min, then onto the grill/pit..Time is cooking is temp and method dependent - direct vs indirect. The end result is caramelized kernels - not all but several.. The last few years I have omitted the soaking to find no difference, perhaps better..The end result is sweet and juicy corn...A caveat: The corn must be fresh for optimum taste..

That’s how I do it as well. I also add sugar in the water I’m soaking it in (when I’m not in Iowa or Nebraska...the corn just isn’t as sweet as it is in the Midwest)


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Have you ever had it in eastern PA or NJ straight from the farm?

[jdmessner]

My brother sets his BBQ trailer up at a sweet corn farmers lot.  He sells their sweet corn roasted, dunked in melted butter, and sprinkles a maple bacon rub on it.  He roasts them in the husk.

I knew someone who used to sell roasted sweet corn for one dollar. However, he soon had a very serious problem. He was being overwhelmed by pirates. The solution was simple, he raised his prices and they all went away. He got into trouble because he was selling it for a buck-an-ear!

[Bar-B-Lew]

I always used to peel the husks back, remove the silk and put the husks back. I would  soak the ears in water ~15 to 20 min, then onto the grill/pit..Time is cooking is temp and method dependent - direct vs indirect. The end result is caramelized kernels - not all but several.. The last few years I have omitted the soaking to find no difference, perhaps better..The end result is sweet and juicy corn...A caveat: The corn must be fresh for optimum taste..

That’s how I do it as well. I also add sugar in the water I’m soaking it in (when I’m not in Iowa or Nebraska...the corn just isn’t as sweet as it is in the Midwest)


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Have you ever had it in eastern PA or NJ straight from the farm?

No I haven’t. Comparable to Midwest? 

I grew up in the mid west and live on the east coast now...I’m in Iowa right now as a matter of fact and we just picked up some silver queen ears at a road side stand


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I grew up on East Coast and lived in Midwest for 15 years.  I think we are both prejudiced to what we grew up eating but you should give some NJ sweet corn a try.  If you ever make it up near where I live, I will take you to the farmer who my brother deals with for some of their sweet corn.  They try to limit the use of chemicals on their corn.  I don't know all of the specifics but people drive an hour to get their corn...https://thecornshed.com/

[Trooper]

I usually boil and occasionally microwave (SORRY}
 I have no idea if this is any good or not.
 But I do enjoy trying different methods/recipes, etc.

 from Conrad Askland - wimp.com
https://www.wimp.com/make-the-most-addicting-corn-on-the-cob-ever-with-this-secret-ingredient/

To me the most important thing for sweet corn is "Fresh off the Stalk"

[Bar-B-Lew]

The farmer my brother knows eats the corn raw to determine if it is ready to sell.  Takes it right off the stalk, peels back the husk, and takes a bite.

[Bar-B-Lew]

Just read this article about the farmer from the local TV station.

http://www.wfmz.com/news/lehigh-valley/corn-lovers-flock-to-newhard-farms-for-fresh-picked-crop/763138254

[RWhyman]

Here in Colorado we have Olatha Sweet corn. It's really good.
I remove the husks, slather the ears with melted butter with some Tarragon and throw them on the smoker. Always turns out great.