Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

Nov 06, 2023Updated Jun 12, 2025

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This Crockpot Corn on the Cob is a simple, tasty way to cook fresh corn with butter, water, and a few seasonings. Just toss it in the slow cooker—no boiling needed!

Crockpot Corn on the Cob is an easy side that keeps the house cool and your stovetop free—no big pot of boiling water needed. The slow cooker makes the corn tender and juicy, and a drizzle of melted butter with salt and pepper brings out its natural sweetness. Perfect for cookouts, family dinners, or busy weeknights. This corn goes great with Crockpot Ribs and Slow Cooker Brisket.

Ingredients

You only need these basic ingredients! Find the full recipe with ingredient amounts in the recipe card below the images.

Fresh Corn: Head to your local Farmer’s Market (or grocery store) and pick up 5-6 ears of sweet corn. They’ll need to be shucked and cleaned prior to being cooked. Another corn-on-the-cob recipe you may want to try is my Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob.

Water: This steams the corn as it

Butter: There’s nothing like melted butter and corn.

Seasonings: Kosher salt and pepper are all you need for this corn on the cob recipe.

How to Make Corn on the Cob in the Crockpot

You can make this corn in two easy steps!

butter mixture being poured over corn in a slow cooker.

cooked corn on the cob in a slow cooker.

Step One – Place corn that has been shucked and cleaned in the crock pot. Pour in the water.

Step Two- Cover and cook corn on HIGH for 3 hours. When finished cooking, drain the water from the slow cooker pot. Stir together the melted butter mixture and pour over the butter.

overhead shot of corn on the cob in a slow cooker.

What to Serve with This

This corn on the cob goes perfectly with grilled hamburgers or easy slow cooker hot dogs for a classic cookout-style meal.

Pair it with a hearty whole slow cooker chicken or slow cooker ham for a comforting, family-friendly dinner.

Don’t forget a side of slow cooker baked potatoes or slow cooker baked beans to round out your plate!

2 pieces of corn in front of a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 3 5

Servings:

By: Sarah Olson

Slow-cooked until tender, this Crockpot Corn on the Cob is finished with buttery seasoning for a simple, flavorful side dish.

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Equipment

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger (I own and use this one from Crock-Pot)

Ingredients

Instructions

Place the shucked and cleaned corn in the slow cooker.
Pour in the ¼ cup of water.
Cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
Drain the water from the slow cooker.
Stir together the melted butter, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the butter over the corn and serve. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or sliced scallions if desired. Enjoy!

Sarah’s Notes

If you prefer, you can add additional seasonings or spices to the melted butter, such as garlic powder, chili powder, creole seasoning. or grated parmesan cheese, to enhance the flavor.

Leftover cooked corn on the cob can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

You can adjust the amount of corn based on your needs. Be mindful that cooking times may different as more corn is added.