Make a classic cornbread on the pellet grill with this Smoked Cornbread Recipe, it can easily be made gluten-free too, and is a great balance between sweet and savory cornbread.

Ready to enjoy a unique twist on your classic homemade cornbread? This Smoked Cornbread on the Pellet Grill is absolutely perfection, especially when paired with a warm pot of smoked chili.

This cornbread has a wonderful rich, smoky flavor that pairs well with that sweet southern cornbread that we all know and love. We add this to the grill in the final hour of smoked stew or smoked chili and it cooks right alongside our main dish.

Smoked cornbread is the perfect combination of a sweet cornbread and traditional cornbread, it has just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.

What do you need for Smoked Cornbread?

Unsalted Butter
Granulated Sugar
Eggs
Yellow Cornmeal
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or Regular All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Salt
Milk
10-inch Cast Iron Skillet or 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet

How do you make Gluten-Free Smoked Cornbread?

Cornbread is very easy to make gluten-free with a simple switch of flour. Use a Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour such as King Arthur, Better Batter, or Cup 4 Cup.

All remaining ingredients will be naturally gluten-free, but as always check all ingredients to be sure there is no cross contamination.

What pellets should you use?

The flavor of the pellets you use will directly enhance the flavor of the cornbread. We use a blend of pellets; however, apple pellets work well for a sweeter flavor, and hickory for a more smoky cornbread flavor.

Tips for Making Smoked Cornbread on Pellet Grill:

Once the wet ingredients and dry ingredients have been combined, the batter will be formed. This will be evenly poured into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or 12-inch cast iron skillet, either will work.

The cast iron skillet will be placed on a preheated pellet grill at 350 degrees F and cooked for 1 hour with the lid closed. After an hour, it can be carefully removed and cooled for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Smoked cornbread will have a nice crispy crust with a warm, soft texture.

When you are already making a variety of pellet grill recipes, the smoker is the perfect option for cornbread too!

Variations of this Cornbread Recipe:

Make it Kid-Friendly – Serve with warm, melted butter and honey.
Make it Savory – Add chopped jalapeño peppers and shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the batter before baking or about halfway through the cooking time, these can be added to the top.