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Crock Pot Cooking

Don't overlook the slow cooker as being just as valuable a kitchen tool as your stove or oven. While it's long been recognized as an ideal way to cook roasts and stews, it can do so much more - and we'll show you how.



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Pro Tip:

The crock pot should be filled 2/3rds full when cooking for best results. Scale recipes up or down to fit your size crock pot.

Crock Pot 101

A properly working crock pot uses as about as much electricity and resources as a light bulb - making it more economical than using your stove! Also, it won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.

crock pot cooking time conversion chart

Crockpot
Oven Or Stovetop High Temp 300FLow Temp 200F
15-30 minutes1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours4 - 8 hours
35-45 minutes3 - 4 hours6 - 10 hours
50 minutes - 3 hours 4 - 6 hours8 - 16 hours

Cooking Times

Times listed with the recipes are guidelines - actual cooking times may vary based on the brand of crock pot, size, amount of liquid or food, how full your crock pot is, how dense the ingredients are, and the temperature of the foods when you add them.



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Recipes  /   crock pot
recipe for white pizza fondue

White Pizza Fondue

This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pozole

Pozole

Slow cooker pozole is a delicious Mexican stew that is made with chicken, pork, and hominy. This hearty dish is perfect for an evening when you are in need of some comfort food.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow & spicy chili

Slow & Spicy Chili

Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for stuffed lamb shoulder

Stuffed Lamb Shoulder

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red wine cranberry sauce

Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

Souse up your cranberry sauce this holiday season. Red wine enhances the flavor of the cranberries in ways you won't believe!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for low fat apple butter

Low Fat Apple Butter

Made with ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, apples, apple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot cranberry drink

Hot Cranberry Drink

Made with cinnamon sticks, sugar, whole cloves, orange, cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mulled wine

Mulled Wine

Red wine infused with warming cinnamon and cloves and topped off with a bright slice of lemon makes a magnificent mug for those chilly winter evenings.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for north woods wild rice soup

North Woods Wild Rice Soup

This is the definition of a hearty soup. Thanks to the wild rice and turkey it's truly a meal in a bowl, not to mention an outstanding way to use up some Thanksgiving...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot mulled cider

Hot Mulled Cider

'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork and cashews

Pork And Cashews

Strips of pork are slow cooked in a soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic mixture in the crock pot. The pork turns out wonderfully tender and flavorful.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slowcooked mashed potatoes

Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes

The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for very sage stuffing

Very Sage Stuffing

The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot cranberry toddy

Hot Cranberry Toddy

With a crockpot of hot toddy not only do you have a tasty beverage on hand, you'll also infuse your whole house with a sweet, spiced aroma.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked pineapple stuffing

Baked Pineapple Stuffing

Made with eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, cornbread stuffing crumbs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for husband's chili

Husband's Chili

Made with ground beef, beef stew, red kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato soup, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy vegetable short rib soup

Easy Vegetable Short Rib Soup

Made with peppercorns, salt, beef broth, short ribs or oxtails, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef shank soup

Beef Shank Soup

Beef shank soup is the kind of dish that smells amazing as it cooks and tastes even better when served. Grab your ingredients and let's whip up some home-cooked happiness.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy lemon pepper chicken

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Made with black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for polish chop suey

Polish Chop Suey

Made with noodles, Polish sausage, onion, sauerkraut, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spanish beer and olive chicken

Spanish Beer And Olive Chicken

Made with olives, boneless skinless chicken, salt and pepper, tomato paste, beer

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for home-style beef cubes

Home-Style Beef Cubes

Made with water, flour, salt, black pepper, London broil, onions, mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sausage cacciatore

Sausage Cacciatore

Made with pasta sauce, rosemary, tomato, marsala wine, Italian sausage, garlic, onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, mushrooms

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken normandy

Chicken Normandy

Made with chicken, butter, brandy or cognac, onion, salt, black pepper, basil, garlic, apples, apple juice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for seafood linguine

Seafood Linguine

A seafood pasta dish that's almost too easy. Seafood Linguine cooked in a crock pot with shrimp, scallops, and mussels for a deliciously simple dinner.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pulled pork with black-eyed peas

Pulled Pork With Black-Eyed Peas

Balance smoky and savory with this pulled pork paired with black-eyed peas. Both comforting and rich, this recipe delivers classic southern flavors in a slow cooked...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot dog baked beans

Hot Dog Baked Beans

Serve up a warm, satisfying side dish with these crock-pot hot dog baked beans. Featuring baked beans, sliced hot dogs, and a sweet molasses and BBQ sauce, it's perfect for your...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato and spinach soup with gouda

Potato And Spinach Soup With Gouda

Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, chicken broth, water, red onion, baby spinach, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, Gouda cheese, evaporated milk

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for 5 bean soup

5 Bean Soup

Made with red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans, lima beans, cut green beans, beef broth, beer, chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for turkey with vegetables

Turkey With Vegetables

Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, turkey breast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef tips and noodles

Beef Tips and Noodles

Made with egg noodles, water, round steak or venison, flour, oil, salt and pepper, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for golden mushroom chicken

Golden Mushroom Chicken

The creamy golden mushroom soup and the flavorful Italian salad dressing come together to create a delicious sauce that complements the slow cooked chicken perfectly.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for stewed prunes

Stewed Prunes

Made with vanilla extract, lemon rind, water, dried prunes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for broccoli potato casserole

Broccoli Potato Casserole

Made with saltine crackers, frozen broccoli spears, cream of celery soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onion, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy tater tot soup

Cheesy Tater Tot Soup

Made with Parmesan cheese, process cheese product, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen tater tots, vegetable, beef or chicken broth, water, onion, celery, seasoned salt and black...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked yellow eye beans

Baked Yellow Eye Beans

Made with margarine, onion, yellow eye beans, sugar, salt, ginger, dry mustard, thyme, molasses

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for salmon loaf

Salmon Loaf

Made with salmon, eggs, stuffing croutons, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, dry mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hamburger soup with barley

Hamburger Soup with Barley

Made with beef broth, black pepper, salt, ground beef, onion, celery, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, barley

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for prairie land pot roast

Prairie Land Pot Roast

Made with parsley, carrots, boneless beef chuck roast, salt, black pepper, Catalina dressing, onions, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ham, bean, and cabbage soup

Ham, Bean, And Cabbage Soup

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, ham, cabbage, onion, carrots, celery, water, navy beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ham and taters breakfast casserole

Ham And Taters Breakfast Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, milk, frozen tater tots, ham, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for meatball and potato hash

Meatball And Potato Hash

Made with garlic pepper, Dijon mustard, milk, frozen hash browns, frozen meatballs, green bell pepper, onion, cream cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blt dip

BLT Dip

Craving a blend of classic flavors in dip form? This BLT masterpiece takes all the best things about the quintessential sandwich and serves it in a bowl.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for velveeta salsa dip

Velveeta Salsa Dip

Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamy chicken-tortilla casserole

Creamy Chicken-Tortilla Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy veggie and rice casserole

Cheesy Veggie And Rice Casserole

Made with butter, water, milk, instant white rice, onion, Cheez Whiz, frozen California-blend vegetables, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for stuffed flank steak

Stuffed Flank Steak

Made with green onions, dry red wine, brown gravy mix, stuffing, mushrooms, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, flank steak, salad oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for steak san marco

Steak San Marco

Made with wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic powder, stewing meat, dry onion soup mix, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef tips with red wine gravy

Beef Tips With Red Wine Gravy

Slow-cook your way to a comforting dish with beef tips in a savory red wine and golden mushroom gravy, served over rice or wide egg noodles for a hearty meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for acorn squash stuffed with sausage and apples

Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage And Apples

Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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