Topping a Cob

peteguy

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Jan 19, 2012

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Anything I should worry about if I top my cob? I bought a new general and there are 2 nice chunks missing along the top edge. I know it wont effect the smoke but it will drive me crazy to look at them. Anyone topped a cob before?

 

uncleblackie

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Dec 20, 2014

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• Oct 26, 2015

• #2

Yes. I've taken a quarter inch off a couple Generals. Used a band saw on one and a hacksaw on the other and it worked like a charm. It's tougher stuff than you might think though. Go for it.

 

lordofthepiperings

Lifer

May 3, 2010

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• Oct 26, 2015

• #3

I usually top a cob with butter and pepper.

 

peteguy

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Jan 19, 2012

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• #4

Thanks uncleblackie!

 

hawke

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Feb 1, 2014

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• Oct 26, 2015

• #5

lordofthepiperings

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

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• Oct 26, 2015

• #6

Can't you just burn the top off with a torch lighter?

 

warren

Lifer

Sep 13, 2013

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• Oct 26, 2015

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It's gonna be a rough ride. I believe before I top a cob I'd secure the wings and keep a keen eye on the beak. I'd rethink the entire idea when you are sober.

 

perdurabo

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Jun 3, 2015

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• Oct 27, 2015

• #8

Leave it alone, gives'em character. That's what I's Says.

 

okiescout

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Jan 27, 2013

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• Oct 28, 2015

• #9

If it itches, scratch it. Go for it if it bugs you. You will not be happy until you do. I know the feeling

 

fitzy

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Nov 13, 2012

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• Oct 28, 2015

• #10

I don't know where your from lordofthepiperings but where I come from it's butter and salt. mmmm

 

nhpro

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Aug 12, 2014

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• Oct 28, 2015

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My 1940's yello-bole tops that cob!
Your cob has character just the way it is, but topping it lightly can be done on a bench grinder with a fine stone wheel.

 

foolwiththefez

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Sep 22, 2015

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• Oct 28, 2015

• #12

Skip the butter, salt, and pepper. Give a fresh slice of lime or lemon a try. Works wonders on good sweet corn.

 

tarak

Lifer

Jun 23, 2013

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• Oct 28, 2015

• #13

I'd say go for it. If you screw up, you're out like 7 bucks.

 

phil67

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Dec 14, 2013

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• Oct 28, 2015

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Skip the butter, salt, and pepper. Give a fresh slice of lime or lemon a try. Works wonders on good sweet corn.

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Lemon or lime on sweet corn! Good God, you must be from California. The only place in the U.S. where people attending a football game eat Tofu and salad while watching a game.

 

peteguy

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Jan 19, 2012

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• Oct 28, 2015

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Update for those that were serious in this thread.
You can do it but it is not easy. I think you would need to go real slow as the chunks that I was trying to get rid of are gone but now there are chips. At least the chips are much smaller. No biggie in the long run and I wouldn't do it again.
I don't eat corn on the cob. I make my wife cut off the corn like a 5 year old wants it, haha.

 

foolwiththefez

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• Oct 29, 2015

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Lemon or lime on sweet corn! Good God, you must be from California. The only place in the U.S. where people attending a football game eat Tofu and salad while watching a game.

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Nope, I'm from Florida. Don't get me wrong, butter is fantastic I just like lemon better and find that many people have not tried this tasty treat. I imagine few people will switch to lemon as their main "topping" but it's worth an occasional try.