You’ve been cooking the corn wrong all along!
It may sound shocking, but chances are you’re missing out on the best way to prepare corn on the cob. Many of us have been relying on the same old method for years: boiling in a pot of water.
But what if we told you that this popular method strips the corn of its natural sweetness and leaves it bland in flavor? There’s a secret method that not only saves time and effort but also locks in all the delicious flavors—and it involves no cooking at all. Response? Your reliable slow cooker!
While we absolutely love fresh corn on the cob and try to enjoy it as much as possible during its season, cooking it has always been a disappointment—it just never tastes that good. We didn’t realize there was an easier and tastier way to prepare it: using a slow cooker!
By leaving the corn to steam in a slow cooker with a small amount of water, it retains all of its natural sweetness and flavor. Once it’s done, you can add butter, salt, pepper, or any of your favorite toppings to make it even more delicious!
Ingredients:
• 8-10 ears of corn
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• Unsalted butter, to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs or green onions to taste
Instructions:
1. Place the corn in a slow cooker and cover with 1/3 cup water.
2. Cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until corn is tender and bright yellow.
3. Remove the corn with tongs and season with salt, pepper, butter, lemon juice, and fresh herbs or green onion, whichever you prefer.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy this perfectly cooked corn!
Cooking corn in the slow cooker is a real game-changer! Not only does it preserve the natural sweetness of the corn, but it also makes the cooking process incredibly easy and hands-free. Once it’s ready, you can customize it with your favorite spices and toppings to create a side dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or just looking for an easy way to prepare this seasonal favorite, this slow cooker method will quickly become your favorite. Try it and you may never go back to cooking corn!