Hi all, I'm new to the forum,but have been browsing for a while now. What a great way to learn about our passion. I read somewhere that corn cobs can be used to replace wood in a smoker. Has anyone ever tried this?
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I asked the same question quite a whild back. Yes, people do use corn cobs. Do a search (up top - link just under "post poll") on corn cobs. There are several threads on the subject.
Welcome to the forum smokedtrout! Enjoy.
Welcome to the forum smokedtrout! Enjoy.
I have used corn cobs frequently for smoking bacon and hams. Not as dense as wood, so that has led me to use more or an amount then I use with wood. It imparts a nice sweet flavor to the meat. It is am old standby used here in Vermont for some great taste in Hams.
Works good, but weigh them out if you haven't tried them before as it takes a pretty big piece to amount to an ounce or two.
Nice mild flavor.
Nice mild flavor.