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  • Corn Cobs and Corn for Smoking?

    I have a neighbor that had a Good One smoker replica built, and he brought over brisket serial number 001 for me to taste and critique last night. He was amazed that it took so long . He had it on the smoker "all day" . That cracks me up.

    His brisket was good (even though he used Mesquite ). I gave him some info to help him out and sent him a list of different smoking woods. In doing so, I saw corn cobs on the list. I have heard of people using these but forgot about it since I have slept more then three times since then. Here is what is said...

    CORN COBS - The perfect way to make use of everything in your kitchen, corn cobs provide a nice, slightly sweet and somewhat fruity smoke. The subtle flavors of the corn are also imparted to the meat, making it perfect for pork and poultry.

    This made me think that if that is the case, why couldn't you use shelled corn as well? it is commonly used as a heat source in stoves, so why wouldn't it work if you mixed it in with some pellets in a smoking tray to cold smoke with it or put some in your pellet smokers?

    Has anyone tried this? I sense an experiment coming on.
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    Give 'er a go... a couple years back I tossed a couple sweet corn cobs into the Brinkmann's firebox. It was a sweet smelling smoke. Did not really show up on the 2 butts tho..only had the 2 cobs, and apple was the starting smoke.
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    • #3
      I wouldn't do it personally. I've got a corn furnace. The smell is not great. Now if you like the smell of burnt popcorn go ahead. I've wanted to try the cob thing. They burn hot. Dad got a wagon load for his furnace from seed corn company. Might have to grab a bucket.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Ryan View Post
        I wouldn't do it personally. I've got a corn furnace. The smell is not great. Now if you like the smell of burnt popcorn go ahead. I've wanted to try the cob thing. They burn hot. Dad got a wagon load for his furnace from seed corn company. Might have to grab a bucket.
        Hmmm, yeah the burnt popcorn thing makes sense. Cobs on the other hand may be viable. My grandpa always had cobs on hand (was a farmer) and used them to start fires in stock tank heaters and the house wood furnace. They do burn hot and work great as kindling too.
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        • #5
          The guy we call "Pops", from a few Forums, including this one comes from a line of Butchers & Meat smokers & he uses Corn cobs, as did his father. I have never tried it, but he often tells of how good it works & tastes.

          Just thought I'd mention,

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          • #6
            I think Meathunter uses cobs
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            • #7
              Originally posted by BBQ Engineer View Post
              Hmmm, yeah the burnt popcorn thing makes sense. Cobs on the other hand may be viable. My grandpa always had cobs on hand (was a farmer) and used them to start fires in stock tank heaters and the house wood furnace. They do burn hot and work great as kindling too.
              Dad had a cob heater that he set in the creek. Worked pretty good. Another use for cobs, I just came across this a year ago, is corn cob jelly. It reminds me a big of apple with a hint of honey. One of my favorites. Was planning on making my own batch but work got in the way. The recipes I read said you could use the cobs from the sweet corn you eat. Boiling them would kill any bacteria that came from your mouth. I could see saving the sweet corn cobs for the smoker. Might have to dry them a bit but maybe not.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Ryan View Post
                Dad had a cob heater that he set in the creek. Worked pretty good. Another use for cobs, I just came across this a year ago, is corn cob jelly. It reminds me a big of apple with a hint of honey. One of my favorites. Was planning on making my own batch but work got in the way. The recipes I read said you could use the cobs from the sweet corn you eat. Boiling them would kill any bacteria that came from your mouth. I could see saving the sweet corn cobs for the smoker. Might have to dry them a bit but maybe not.
                Mmmm corn cob jelly my new favorite Thanks Ryan
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                • #9
                  Smoked corn silks before, tastes like old socks.
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Fishawn View Post
                    I think Meathunter uses cobs
                    x2. IIRC, it was his preferred material for several things...
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Fishawn View Post
                      I think Meathunter uses cobs
                      I think he does as well
                      PERFECT for smoking bacon.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by lcruzen View Post
                        Smoked corn silks before, tastes like old socks.

                        Think I'll pass on that one!!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by lcruzen View Post
                          Smoked corn silks before, tastes like old socks.
                          Originally posted by Bearcarver View Post
                          Think I'll pass on that one!!

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                          I'm with ya Bear... I'm just wondering how he knows what old socks taste like?
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                          • #14
                            If you pass on smoking them, they make a good flavorful corn stock

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by THE ICEMAN View Post
                              I'm with ya Bear... I'm just wondering how he knows what old socks taste like?

                              Walked right into that one.
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