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Recipe Index » Recipes » Down Home Milk & Honey Corn On The Cob

Down Home Milk & Honey Corn On The Cob

Published by Meaghan on August 11, 2016 | last updated on June 23, 2021.

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If you don’t try any other new corn recipe this season, try this. Down Home Milk & Honey Corn On The Cob is slowly simmered in a rich and cream, naturally sweetened broth with a hint of spice & a dash of fresh herbs. The juicy, tender kernels are just begging to fall right off the cob when it’s done.

Milk & Honey Sweet Corn

Where we live is pretty much a central location to everything. We’re firmly entrenched in the suburbs, but drive 30 minutes one way and you’re in the city/state capitol.

Go the opposite direction for the same amount of time and you’re in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Go one county over and as far as the eye can see are corn fields.

There’s nothing I appreciate taking advantage of more than all the access that gives us to a variety of fresh, relatively local produce.

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 And right now with 8-10 ears of local sweet corn for $2 at most of the grocers– there’s no denying that that’s what’s in ‘season’ right now.

There’s so many things you can do with corn, on the cob or cut off. Nothing beats the addition of freshly grilled corn to a meal or a dish.

Bought too much because you always get sucked in by a great deal? Blanche it and freeze it, stocking the freezer to have it and enjoy enjoy all Winter long.

Even with the almost endless options, I’d be lyin’ if I said I didn’t have a favorite way to prepare it though. 

Boiled. But not in water like so many do.

Instead, our corn is boiled in a rich milk broth infused with sweet honey, creamy butter, and a little kick from some Cajun spice seasoning.

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Down in the South, there’s no doubt that our sweet corn is naturally, well, sweet– but that doesn’t mean a few tweaks to the standard boil & cook method can’t take it to the next level.

The secret to the best Southern-style sweet, sweet corn?

Slow boiling it in a creamy, naturally sweetened broth of milk and honey with hint of spice & a dash of fresh herbs.

Can I Reuse The Leftover Corn Milk Broth?

Don’t like food waste or to throw out perfectly good broth? Me either.

Save and freeze this leftover broth for later use in soups and chowders or in corn bread.

Can you think of another creative use for it? I’d love to hear it in the comments!

Other Yummy Ideas For Using Corn On The Cob

Down Home Milk & Honey Corn On The Cob is a Southern Summer staple.

Make enough for the family for dinner, or make A LOT and share the love.

Whatever the venue, one bite of this and some sort of bond’s sure to form over the recipe.

Looking for other delicious recipes using corn on the cob? Try These:

  • Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Creamed Corn
  • Jalapeno Popper Grilled Corn Salad
  • Smoked Corn on The Cob with Honey Butter
  • Corn Off The Cob Soup
  • Sweet Corn & Cheddar Cheese Fritters

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Down Home Milk & Honey Corn On The Cob

The best recipe for juicy, tender sweet corn that's as easy to make as it is to devour at dinner
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 8-10 ears of fresh shucked, and well rinsed sweet corn
  • water
  • 1 cup of 2 % or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp of honey
  • 1 tsp of Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • freshly ground salt & pepper to taste
  • chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Fill a stock pot half full with water. To the pot add the milk, cream, butter, honey, Cajun or Creole seasoning, and salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk everything together until evenly incorporated. Add in the corn cobs, whole or cut to size. Heat the pot over low heat to warm the milk and melt butter.
  • Turn the heat up just below medium, careful not to let milk mixture actually come to a boil. Allow the corn to slowly simmer in the milk mixture for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and using tongs remove the corn from the milk and honey mixture. Let the corn rest one minute and serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Mccallum's Shamrock Patch
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  1. Michelle says

    August 19, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    This sounds so good I might just cut the corn off the cob back into the pot and eat it like soup!?
    Thanks for the recipe!
    Michelle

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 19, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      I’m often tempted to do the same. Instead I save the leftover broth and use it in my soups and chowders.

      Reply
      • Mrs. Sizer says

        May 7, 2017 at 11:07 pm

        I am so glad to have found your page!!!! great recipe & I have 4 sons as well…ages 18, 16, 14, & 11!!!! They eat a lot and new recipes are always welcome! Thanks!

        Reply
        • 4sonsrus says

          May 7, 2017 at 11:25 pm

          So glad to have you here, and I hope your boys enjoy our filling recipes as much as mine do!

          Reply
  2. Petra @ CrumblesAndKale says

    September 7, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Oh wow. What a beautiful dish. I love the sound of this!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      September 20, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Susan Bryan says

    March 31, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Is there anything I can substitute for creole seasoning? We don’t care for spicy food. Can I just leave it out or substitute with other herbs or spices?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      March 31, 2017 at 7:21 pm

      Susan, creole is usually a blend of blend of salt, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, onion powder, paprika and cayenne pepper. The spiciness depends on the ratios of each used. I’d just taste as you go until it has the flavor you’d like, without the spice from the pepper and cayenne. I’d also recommend a smoked paprika.

      Reply
  4. Ma says

    May 2, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Such a great share at Weekend Potluck – thank you! I can’t wait to try this corn on the cob! We hope to see again this Friday, have a great week!

    Reply
  5. Jeanie Darr says

    May 5, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    AMAZING!!!!!!!

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    • 4sonsrus says

      May 5, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      Thank you so much, Jeanie!

      Reply
  6. Leslie says

    May 8, 2017 at 10:24 am

    This is my first time here and “oh my” you can cook!!! This corn on the cob looks absolutely mouth watering!! I can’t wait to browse around some more.
    God Bless,
    Leslie

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    • 4sonsrus says

      May 8, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      Thank you so much, Leslie! I hope you find many things you like, and that we’ll see you again soon.

      Reply
  7. Lolitta Brim says

    May 14, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    I made this recipe yesterday for a Mother’s Day brunch for the mothers at my church. It was a hit. My daughter ate 4. It was so good I decided to make for today”s dinner.

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    • 4sonsrus says

      May 14, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that everyone loved it. My favorite is how easy it is to infuse each ear with such yummy flavor, even for a crowd.

      Reply
  8. Andrea Peterson says

    July 8, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    Do you have any recipes posted on your site that use the broth?? I am tempted to save it, but dont know how to use it. Btw, the corn was delicious!!!

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    • 4sonsrus says

      July 9, 2017 at 3:00 am

      No, and while I’ve thought about it- it honestly just didn’t seem practical because it would require someone else to have made this recipe. I will say we do save the broth and our favorite way to use it is in place of milk in cornbread or in any of our favorite Summer soups.

      Reply
  9. Jen says

    August 22, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Does the Cajun seasoning make it spicy?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 23, 2017 at 12:22 am

      No, and I don’t do heat from spices well. It does however give it a great flavor profile. If you’re worried, add less than the given amount, taste, and go from there!

      Reply
  10. Lesieli Fuahala says

    November 14, 2017 at 7:07 am

    Hi, can we use frozen corn for this? This looks so delish!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      November 14, 2017 at 11:42 am

      You absolutely can use frozen corn instead of fresh.

      Reply
  11. Sheila B says

    December 11, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Sounds good. The only problem is that you cannot drain the cooking liquid down the drain because the butter will cool and coagulate and clog your drain.

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    • 4sonsrus says

      December 12, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      It really is, Sheila. Also, good tip for those who aren’t aware of that!

      Reply
  12. jack says

    September 7, 2018 at 9:17 am

    You write “The secret to the best Southern-style sweet, sweet corn? Slow boiling it in a creamy, naturally sweetened broth of milk and honey” …. yet in the directions you say to not let the liquid come to a boil.
    Can you explain this? Thanks

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      September 7, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Sorry for the confusing wording. You don’t want it to come to a real ‘rolling’ boil as it will most likely curdle. Instead what I meant by ‘slow boil’ was more of a simmer.

      Reply
      • Jack says

        September 7, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        Thank you. I’m trying this for a birthday dinner next weekend. Sounds great.

        Reply
  13. Beckyanne Caven says

    August 31, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    Curious as to why you would cook firmer kernels the shorter length of time & softer ones longer? It does sound delicious!

    Reply

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