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Easy Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob Recipe with 4 Flavorful Butters for Perfect Summer Side

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A simple and fuss-free slow cooker corn on the cob recipe featuring four flavorful butters that make a perfect summer side dish. Tender, buttery, and customizable for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic herb butter)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon (for lemon-parsley butter)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for smoky chipotle butter)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for spicy butter)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh chives or green onions, finely sliced (for garnish or extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Husk and clean 6 ears of fresh corn. Rinse under cold water and pat dry (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the ears of corn in a slow cooker in a single layer or gently stacked to fit.
  3. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water into the bottom of the slow cooker to create steam.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or LOW for 3 to 4 hours until corn is tender but still slightly firm.
  5. While corn cooks, divide softened butter evenly into four small bowls (about 1/4 cup or 57g each).
  6. Prepare flavored butters: Mix minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt into one bowl (Garlic Herb).
  7. Stir lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and salt into second bowl (Lemon Parsley).
  8. Combine smoked paprika, chipotle powder, honey, and salt in third bowl (Smoky Chipotle).
  9. Keep the last bowl plain butter with salt and black pepper (Classic Salted).
  10. Once corn is done, carefully remove ears using tongs or oven mitts.
  11. Serve immediately with the four butters in small dishes or spread directly onto each ear.

Notes

Do not skip adding water to the slow cooker to ensure even steaming. Use fresh corn for best sweetness and texture. Softened butter mixes better with herbs and spices. The corn will stay warm on ‘Keep Warm’ setting for up to an hour but is best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated by steaming or microwaving. Flavored butters can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.

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