Step 1

Fill large roasting pan half full of water; set aside.

Step 2

Gently pull back husks from corn, and remove silks but not husks.

Step 3

Place corn in a roasting pan, and add more water until corn is covered. Soak corn for 4 hours and up to overnight.

Step 4

15 minutes before smoking, prepare your smoker by adding soaked wood chips or pellets, and preheat to 225 degrees F.

Step 5

Remove corn from water and place it on paper towels to dry.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Brush corn with butter mixture, and sprinkle with green onions.

Step 7

Gently pull husks back over corn. Smoke for 60 minutes, turning once with long grilling tongs during smoking. Let the corn sit for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Pull husks back and serve. Garnish with sliced green onion if desired.