Ingredients:
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn (approx. 2 lbs / 900g), husks intact
- 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp (6g) sea salt
- 1/2 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp (2g) smoked paprika
- 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced finely
Instructions:
- If keeping husks on, submerge the corn in a large pot of cool water for 2 hours to hydrate the leaves. If using foil, shuck the corn and wrap each ear tightly in a foil packet with a small pat of butter.
- Preheat the pellet grill, offset smoker, or charcoal grill to 225°F (107°C).
- Place the corn directly on the grill grates and smoke for 45 minutes until the husks are golden-brown and the corn feels tender when squeezed.
- Prepare the Smoky Butter Blend by mixing softened unsalted butter, sea salt, cracked black pepper, smoked paprika, and minced garlic.
- Carefully remove the corn from the heat, peel back the husks or open the foil, and immediately brush the hot kernels with the Smoky Butter Blend.