Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob
55 CommentsMay 20, 2026
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This Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob adds butter, honey, and coconut to sweet corn, making the corn extra rich and flavorful. Great for summer barbecues and cookouts.
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“This is an excellent recipe! After moving to CA from PA 5 1/2 yrs ago we couldn’t find corn on the cob to taste as sweet as we had in PA. This recipe solved that problem. SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Huge hit in my home with my family!!!!!!!!! Will make again and again. Thank you for the recipe!”
– Mariann
Can you cook corn in the slow cooker?
You can boil corn on the cob on the stove, but why not use your slow cooker? This Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob is sweet and buttery. The coconut milk adds a bit of sweetness and a unique flavor that you must try.
The great part about steaming the corn in the slow cooker with these ingredients is that you don’t have to serve butter on the side; just twirl the corn in the sauce it’s cooked in for a sweet, buttery glaze, perfect for a summer dinner.. If you are looking for a plain version, try my Crockpot Corn on the Cob Recipe.
Key Ingredients
Corn: I like to find bicolored corn. Or bodacious corn is a great choice too.
Coconut Milk: This is found in a can in the Asian section of the store. Full fat or lite.
Butter: Salted butter balances out the sweetness of the coconut milk.
Honey: A touch of honey finished off the dish.
How to cook Milk and Honey Corn
- Add the fresh corn to the slow cooker. Pour over the coconut milk
- Add the sweet honey.
- Then top with butter pats and cook until tender.
Cook’s Notes
Here are my tips for the best crockpot corn on the cob.
Corn Freshness: Buy your corn the same day you plan on using it, the longer it sits the more of a chance it will be starchy and tasteless. And do not shuck it until right before you are ready for this recipe.
Keep Warm: Keep the corn warm in the slow cooker by using the “warm” setting. Be sure to keep an eye on it as the corn can scorch along the edges if left too long unattended.
Top it off: For more flavor sprinkle with parmesan cheese or a touch of chili powder.
Serve: Swirl each piece in the buttery coconut sauce before putting on plates, or you can even drizzle more on each piece. We love this with Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs or when we make Hot Dogs in the Crockpot.
Does the coconut milk make the corn taste like coconut?
Yes, but it’s not overwhelming. The coconut flavor is balanced out by the butter and honey. I think you will enjoy this aspect.
Can Maple Syrup be used instead of Honey?
Yes, that will work well. It’s got similar sweetness to honey and will make the corn taste great.
How Does this Store?
This stays great for about 2 days after cooking, and you can freeze it for up to three months. We like to serve this for a crowd, so we don’t ever have many leftovers.
Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob
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Ingredients
- 6-7 ears of corn, shucked and broken in half
- 13.66 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk, light or regular
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 cup salted butter
Instructions
- Add the corn to the slow cooker. You can arrange them nicely to get them to fit better.
- Pour over the coconut milk. Drizzle over the honey. Cut up the butter into pieces and add to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. (4 hours for frozen corn)
- To serve, roll each corn piece in the buttery coconut milk mixture.
- Enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
- If you don’t want to use coconut milk in this recipe, use 2 cups of water instead.
- If you would like to use frozen corn in this recipe, it will work great. Add one hour to the cooking time to ensure tenderness.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
See my other slow cooker corn recipes
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For a hearty meal, Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil and Slow Cooker Corn Chowder bring bold coastal flavors with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes.
Pigs in a Cornfield is a fun, all-in-one dish where sausage and veggies cook right in a bed of seasoned corn.
Would this method make the corn saggy because it I like crunchy corn
It’s crunchy. If you use frozen corn it will be soggy.
Looks great
I could only find regular coconut milk instead of light. Any suggestions to make this work?
I think it will melt down fine try regular milk.
I am not a huge corn eater.Maybe 1 ear at a BBQ. However I tried this recipe. Excellent!!! I found a way to enjoy corn on the cob.
Question: If I wanted to make make another order, could I double up the recipe? I know the original recipe the corn lays right in the sauce. Suggestions?
Nevermind. Read directions wrong. *shaking head*
Could you evaporated milk instead of coconut milk?
I don’t see why not!
Two of our Grandchildren have issues with dairy. We have located a margarine that will not leave them feeling sick. May we can we use the margarine instead of butter and still enjoy the flavor?
Hi Jim, I think it would be fine. Have you ever tried the vegan butter called earth balance? I can’t tell the difference when I eat that. It’s in the health food section of our grocers.
Finally a yummy recipe using something other than milk! I can have this! Thanks!
Six hours on low?
that should work fine! I have not tried.
Could you use frozen corn on the cob for this recipe?
I don’t see why not!
I am a Midwest boy moved to Georgia and as we all know in the corn belt that sweet corn is best eaten as soon after picked as possible for the best flavor, that being said I had the hankerin for sweet corn on the 4th of July, I bought some at a local chain grocery store (hard telling how long ago it had been picked),something came up and I was unable to cook it for another 2 days. I used this recipe and it was absolutely delicious, I will never cook it any other way again
That’s great Rick, I’m glad you liked it.
I am allergic to coconut so what can I substitute that milk with?
Regular milk, I used whole.
Skim evaporated milk.
I used condensed milk instead of the coconut milk & everyone loved it…including the kids..one of which is a very picky eater.
Buttermilk