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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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recipe for sausage and pepper penne pasta

Sausage And Pepper Penne Pasta

Made with Parmesan cheese, penne pasta, dried oregano, Italian sausage, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for veal roast

Veal Roast

Made with white wine, flour, veal, oil, salt and pepper, carrots, onions, celery, water, butter

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hobo stew

Hobo Stew

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, water, tomato soup, ground turkey or beef, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican pork and eggplant

Mexican Pork And Eggplant

Made with Parmesan cheese, country-style pork ribs, eggplant, black beans, garlic, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy onion soup

Creamy Onion Soup

Made with paprika, bacon, onions, garlic, lemon zest, black peppercorns, bay leaf, whole allspice, vegetable or chicken stock, potatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for 24-hour italian beef

24-Hour Italian Beef

Made with Italian salad dressing mix, beef rump roast, water, au jus gravy mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for boston brown bread

Boston Brown Bread

Made with corn meal, raisins, sour milk or buttermilk, molasses, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, rye flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cabbage and bratwurst

Cabbage and Bratwurst

Made with salt and pepper, celery seed, bratwurst sausage, cabbage, onion, creamy honey mustard dressing, applesauce or apple cider, caraway seed

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hawaiian hot dog surprise

Hawaiian Hot Dog Surprise

Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spanish brown rice

Spanish Brown Rice

Looking for a savory side dish? This slow cooked rice recipe gives Spanish rice a new twist by using brown rice instead of white.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch pork roast

Ranch Pork Roast

Made with black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, boneless pork shoulder roast, new red potatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pineapple bread pudding

Pineapple Bread Pudding

Made with whipped cream, pecans, sugar, margarine or butter, ground cinnamon, eggs, bread cubes, unsweetened crushed pineapple

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour cocktail franks

Sweet and Sour Cocktail Franks

Made with pineapple chunks, chili sauce, grape jelly, lemon juice, prepared mustard, cocktail franks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked steak

Baked Steak

Made with soy sauce, water, chuck steak, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white cheddar chicken casserole

White Cheddar Chicken Casserole

Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pineapple pork loin

Pineapple Pork Loin

Made with cinnamon, boneless pork loin roast, flour, margarine, onions, crushed pineapple, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, green and/or red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for german style beef stew

German Style Beef Stew

Made with molasses, stew meat, flour, celery salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, tomatoes, carrots, sherry

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken marengo

Chicken Marengo

Made with tomatoes, chicken, white wine, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hearty home-style chili

Hearty Home-Style Chili

Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asparagus and chicken casserole

Asparagus and Chicken Casserole

Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy caramel rolls

Easy Caramel Rolls

Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, refrigerated biscuit dough, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lamb cassoulet with white beans and rosemary

Lamb Cassoulet With White Beans And Rosemary

Made with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, fresh rosemary, crushed tomatoes with the juice, beef broth, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian glazed short ribs

Asian Glazed Short Ribs

Made with water, cornstarch, apple cider vinegar, beef short ribs, apricot preserves, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for breakfast casserole

Breakfast Casserole

Made with salt & pepper, dry mustard, milk, eggs, hashbrown potatoes, bacon, sausage, onions, green bell pepper, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for championship bean dip

Championship Bean Dip

Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cranberry beef stew

Cranberry Beef Stew

Made with garlic, mushrooms, cranberries, dry bay leaf, beef round tip, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, black pepper, dried thyme, dry red wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple pie bread pudding

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Made with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, cinnamon-raisin bread, chunky apple pie filling, sugar, milk, half-and-half, or light cream, eggs, nonstick cooking spray

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

recipe for tuna potato and corn chowder

Tuna Potato and Corn Chowder

Made with instant potato flakes, evaporated milk, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, water, dried dill weed, black pepper, frozen whole-kernel corn, cooked potatoes...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy cabbage casserole

Easy Cabbage Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, onion, cabbage, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pork roast mexican style

Pork Roast Mexican Style

Made with lime juice, fresh cilantro, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, black pepper, boneless pork loin roast

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for frijoles charros gorditos (beans with chorizo)

Frijoles Charros Gorditos (Beans With Chorizo)

Made with salt, red pepper flakes, dried marjoram, dried pink beans, chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, jalapeno, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caribbean-style black-eyed peas

Caribbean-Style Black-Eyed Peas

Made with rice, water or broth, coconut milk, dried black-eyed peas, ham, garlic, onion, dried thyme, black pepper, Habanero pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cabbage taco soup

Cabbage Taco Soup

Made with onion, cabbage, red kidney beans, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix, sugar, dried parsley

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seafood fondue

Seafood Fondue

Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing (or not).

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheddar spirals

Cheddar Spirals

Made with cheddar cheese, butter, spiral pasta, half-and-half, cheddar cheese soup

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


recipe for ground beef stroganoff

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Made with flour, sour cream, tomato paste, ground beef, onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, beef broth

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

recipe for ham and black-eyed pea soup

Ham And Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Made with ground red pepper, dried thyme, dry black-eyed peas, chicken broth, water, ham, carrots, celery, dried minced onion, dried sage

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork roast with fennel

Pork Roast With Fennel

Made with instant chicken bouillon granules, water, boneless pork shoulder roast, crushed fennel, garlic powder, crushed dried oregano, black pepper, small red skinned potatoes...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for st. patrick's day dip

St. Patrick's Day Dip

Made with garlic powder, milk, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, Swiss cheese, deli corned beef, refrigerated sauerkraut

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef strips and gravy

Beef Strips and Gravy

Made with spices and herbs, green bell pepper, water, beef round steak, dry onion soup mix, mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for barley beef soup

Barley Beef Soup

Made with beef stock, salt and pepper, bay leaf, stew beef, onion, celery, carrots, barley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for carne guisada

Carne Guisada

Made with chili powder, oregano, beef stew meat, water, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onion, flour, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tijuana pie

Tijuana Pie

Made with corn, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, Cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili seasoned beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brown jug soup

Brown Jug Soup

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chicken bouillon, water, celery, onion, potatoes, carrots, frozen whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked butter beans

Baked Butter Beans

Made with molasses, ground ginger, salt, onion, butter beans, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard

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

recipe for pirate stew

Pirate Stew

Made with salt, water, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, white rice, potatoes, black beans, pinto beans

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

recipe for maple glazed turkey breast

Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Made with white pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, potatoes, onion, boneless turkey breast, maple syrup, apricot preserves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican black eyed peas

Mexican Black Eyed Peas

Made with salt & pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, celery, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes

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

recipe for baked beans and smoked sausage

Baked Beans and Smoked Sausage

This crock pot baked beans and smoked sausage recipe combines the simplicity of canned beans and smoked sausage with aromatic herbs such as oregano, basil, marjoram, and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican rice and bean casserole

Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole

This is an easy crock pot recipe for beans and rice with tasty Mexican flavors.

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





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