Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob is easy and it comes out so flavorful and perfectly tender and the kernels stay juicy and plump. Let it slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it kind of method. If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it. This recipe makes a simple and delicious side dish.
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Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe is so easy to make and only uses a few ingredients. You can also double it or cut it in half.
If you love crock pot recipes, you may also enjoy these Boneless Country Ribs with Gravy.
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- minced garlic from a jar
- fresh parsley
- fresh corn on the cob
- granulated sugar
- Salt (or Lowry’s Season salt) and black pepper to taste
Substitutions
- salted butter (omit the other salt options)
- dried minced garlic instead of jarred
- frozen corn on the cob (fresh will have a better texture)
- dried parsley instead of fresh
Equipment used in this recipe
How to make Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob:
Step 1 – Mix together the melted butter, jarred minced garlic and parsley in small bowl until well combined.
Step 2 – Place each ear of corn on a large piece of aluminum foil and brush the butter mixture all over the corn.
Step 3 – Season with granulated sugar, salt (or Lowry’s season salt) and pepper to taste and tightly seal the aluminum foil around the corn.
Step 5 – Place the foiled corn cobs in a 4 quart crock pot slow cooker.
Step 6 – Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the slow cooker crock pot.
Step 7 – Cover and cook on low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until done.
Recipe FAQ’s
If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it.
Cook on low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until done.
Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob
Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob is easy and it comes out so flavorful and perfectly tender. Let it slow cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. This recipe makes a simple and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic from a jar
- 2 Tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 4 ears corn on the cob (fresh and husked)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Salt (or Lowry’s Season salt) and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together the melted butter, jarred minced garlic and parsley in small bowl until well combined.
- Place each ear of corn on a large piece of aluminum foil and brush the butter all over the corn.
- Season with granulated sugar, salt (or Lowry’s season salt) and pepper to taste and tightly seal the aluminum foil around the corn.
- Place the foiled corn cobs in a 4 quart crock pot slow cooker.
- Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the slow cooker crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low 4 hours or on High 2 hours, or until done.
Notes
- If you’re not ready to serve it right away you can just turn it to warm until you need it.
- You can use frozen corn on the cob but fresh will taste so much better.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 292Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 3g
This recipe is adapted from my other site Zona Cooks.
I’m Zona. My husband and I are empty-nesters and parents of 1 adult son. I have a passion for recipes and I share all the tips, tricks, and resources I can find (or create) to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your life.
Diane
Sunday 30th of October 2022
Is the corn being wrapped in the foil before putting in the slow cooker?
Zona
Sunday 30th of October 2022
Hi Diane, yes in steps 2 and 3 like this...
Step 2 – Place each ear of corn on a large piece of foil and brush the butter all over the corn. Step 3 – Season with granulated sugar, salt (or Lowry’s season salt) and pepper to taste and tightly seal foil around the corn.