I love corn on the cob, but it’s so simple that it sometimes slips my mind when I’m busy preparing more labor-intensive recipes for family get-togethers. This Crockpot Corn on the Cob recipe ensures that this family favorite side dish makes it to the table, plump and full of buttery flavor straight from the slow cooker!
How to Make Corn on the Cob in a CrockPot
You may be wondering why someone would bother cooking corn in a crockpot, but it really makes a flavor difference – especially if you are used to boiling your corn.
In a slow cooker, you are essentially steaming the corn and not robbing those delicious cobs of their flavor – which gets left behind in the cooking water when it’s boiled.
With Foil or Not?
There are actually two ways to cook corn on the cob in the slow cooker: with foil and without. Today I’m showing you how to make it without the foil. Why foil anyway you ask?
Wrapping each piece individually in its own foil creates a steam pouch just for that ear. That is extremely handy for when guests or family members like different seasonings.It also eliminates the need for water in the crock. When using foil, I brush my cobs with olive oil then wrap with foil, eliminating the need for melted butter all together. Just place all the foiled corn inside the dry crock and cook as directed below.
When cooking is done you can butter and garnish your corn, and leave it to stay warm in the crockpot while you are dealing with other last-minute preparations. It won’t go cold, harden, or dry out – if anything it will allow the corn to absorb more of that butter flavor.
Ingredients for Crockpot Corn on the Cob
- 8 ears corn, shucked
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, optional
- Salt, to taste
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Seasoning Ideas:
You can season your corn with just butter and salt, or you can get creative with your favorite herbs and spices. Some favorite combinations include:
- Sea salt, freshly ground pepper and grated lemon zest
- Onion salt, chopped fresh cilantro and lime zest
- Chili powder, ground cumin and lime juice
- Olive oil, fresh chopped chives and ground pink Himalayan salt
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Serve this corn on the cob alongside my crockpot sticky chicken!
Crockpot Corn on the Cob
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 8 ears corn shucked
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup Butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice optional
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place corn in slow cooker.
- Add water.
- Cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours.
- Remove corn from crockpot.
- Melt the butter and drizzle over the corn. (If using lemon juice, stir it into the butter before pouring over the corn.)
- Toss to coat and sprinkle with salt.
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Paula says
when cooked in the crockpot, does this make the cobs fresher tasting. I live in GA and cob corn is not in season now … whatever is left in the stores is dry and tasteless. We love corn on the cob and anxiously await the growing season every year.
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Amanda Formaro says
Hi Paula! I’m not sure if it would make it taste fresher, but adding the butter or a flavored olive oil to the corn cobs and then wrapping them in foil before putting them in the slow cooker can create an individual flavor steaming packet. That should infuse the flavor into the kernels.