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Offline Wingman

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Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #-1 on: November 04, 2013, 09:46:00 AM »
I was wondering if anyone has smoked with corn cobs.  I know Todd at A-Maze-N offers corn cob pellets and Dakin Farm Hams are smoked with corn cobs.  I’ve read that it imparts a sweet flavor and was thinking about trying it on ribs.  If anyone has tried it, what was your opinion?  Thanks.
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« on: November 04, 2013, 10:46:35 AM »
In certain areas of the U.S. - corn cob is used to smoke meat and fish.

In Vermont - I tried some ham that was cob-smoked, and it was fantastic. And I have been told that in the Dakotas, corn cob is often used for smoking too.

I would think you are in for a treat! Please post your findings for all of us to learn from.

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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2013, 10:52:48 AM »
I was a little afraid to click on this thread...corn cobs and privy.

Glad I did, I'll be watching.
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2013, 10:54:47 AM »
Just make sure you use the "white" ones...not the "brown" ones.... :D :D :D
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2013, 10:55:32 AM »
Quote from: grossie on November 04, 2013, 10:52:48 AM
I was a little afraid to click on this thread...corn cobs and privy.

Glad I did, I'll be watching.

I had the same thought...  ;) Then I thought he was going to make a corn cob pipe...  ::)

This sounds better than both - looking forward to learning more.
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2013, 02:36:04 PM »
 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2013, 03:54:27 PM »
There is a pellet grill that also runs on corn...

http://cornglo.com/
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2013, 06:56:32 PM »
Very interesting, may be giving this one a try!
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2013, 07:07:58 PM »
I wonder if using corn cobs is different (taste wise) vs. feed corn (the link muebe posted.) The seed corn / pellet grill says that corn adds no flavor at all. I wonder if using the whole cob would be different?
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2013, 07:22:29 PM »
Well I just went to Todd's site and ordered some corn cob pellets along with some other
ones that I haven't used.  I think I will try the corn in the tube smoker this weekend with
either some chicken or maybe I will use it with the cheese I plan on smoking. Will let you
know what it does to the chicken or cheese.
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2013, 07:35:58 PM »
Thanks, HOS - looking forward to your results.
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2013, 07:46:04 AM »
Years ago a friend gave me a basket full of cobs and I tried them for cooking.  I had a Yoder stick burner at the time.  I got a lot of white smoke and the cobs burned very quickly, making tending the fire a constant job (maybe they were too dry) so I mixed in some charcoal to sustain the fire.  The flavor wasn't as strong as I thought it might be after all the white smoke but was a bit "sweetish" kind of like pecan.

I haven't tried the corn cob pellets yet but I suspect they'll burn a lot better than the cobs themselves. 

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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2013, 09:32:15 AM »
I have read that they grind up the cobs for smoking with them, then put them in a smoke box, or old time kettle over a fire with just enough of an air gap to keep them smoldering.

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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2013, 07:26:33 AM »
Is it ok to soak corn cobs before burning them? ::)
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Re: Another use for corn cobs to which you might be privy
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2013, 08:10:47 AM »
Quote from: drholly on November 04, 2013, 07:07:58 PM
I wonder if using corn cobs is different (taste wise) vs. feed corn (the link muebe posted.) The seed corn / pellet grill says that corn adds no flavor at all. I wonder if using the whole cob would be different?

David, when eating corn-on-the-cob, the cob is actually sweeter than the corn!
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