Description
This Crock Pot Corn on the Cob recipe offers an easy, hands-off way to enjoy perfectly cooked corn. The slow cooker gently steams the corn, enhancing its natural sweetness, and finishing it off with butter, salt, and pepper makes it a delightful side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4–6 ears corn on the cob
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Corn: Shuck the corn by removing the outer husks and silk strands. Rinse each ear thoroughly under cold water to remove any remaining silk.
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Pour ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon sugar (if using) into the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Place the cleaned ears of corn upright inside the slow cooker.
- Cook the Corn: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, allowing the corn to steam and become tender.
- Butter and Season: Carefully remove the cooked corn from the slow cooker. Brush each ear with melted butter or roll the corn through softened butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Using sugar in the water helps enhance the natural sweetness of the corn but can be omitted if preferred.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model and the size of the corn ears.
- For extra flavor, try adding herbs like thyme or paprika to the butter before coating the corn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot Corn on the Cob, slow cooker corn, easy corn recipe, summer side dish, buttered corn
