Have you tried Rattlesnake Tails
Have you tried Rattlesnake Tails is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 230 calories per serving. Recipe by Foodwithbearhands on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr | Total: 1 hr 35 min
Cost: $4.31 total, $1.08 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 ears Corn On The Cob (fresh, husked)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened for easy spreading)
- 1 tablespoon Paprika (smoked paprika adds depth)
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (helps create a caramelized crust)
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup Barbecue Sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
Boil the Corn
Fill a large pot with water, bring to a boil, add the corn ears and cook for 10 minutes until just tender.
Time: PT10M
Cut into Rattlesnake Tails
Remove the corn with tongs, let cool briefly, then place on a cutting board and cut each ear into 8 equal sections (about 2‑inch pieces).
Time: PT5M
Apply Butter and Rub
In a small bowl combine softened butter with paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush the mixture generously over each corn piece.
Time: PT5M
First Smoke Phase
Arrange the butter‑coated corn pieces on the smoker rack, set the smoker to 375°F, and smoke for 45 minutes.
Time: PT45M
Temperature: 375°F
Add Barbecue Sauce and Finish Smoking
Brush the corn pieces with your favorite barbecue sauce, then return to the smoker for an additional 15 minutes at 375°F, allowing the sauce to caramelize.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 375°F
Rest and Serve
Remove the corn from the smoker, let rest for 5 minutes, then arrange on a platter and serve hot.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by using plant‑based butter and a vegan BBQ sauce, Gluten‑free if using gluten‑free BBQ sauce
Allergens: Dairy, Soy (possible in BBQ sauce)
Last updated: April 18, 2026








