Made with peanut butter, cayenne pepper, five spice powder, pork loin, soy sauce, garlic, fresh ginger root, sesame oil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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.
jump to the recipes
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 300F | Low Temp 200F |
| 15-30 minutes | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours | 4 - 8 hours |
| 35-45 minutes | 3 - 4 hours | 6 - 10 hours |
| 50 minutes - 3 hours | 4 - 6 hours | 8 - 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.
Indonesian Pork Roast
Teriyaki Roasted Whole Chicken
Made with whole young chicken, teriyaki marinade
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Breakfast Casserole
Made with butter, potatoes, ground beef, eggs, milk, salt and pepper, Mexican cheese, white onion, garlic, red hot pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Roast Tomatoes, Onions, and Peppers
Made with boneless chuck roast, garlic, canola oil, onions, green and red bell peppers, salsa, Mexican style stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Corn-Ham Chowder
Made with ham, onion, mashed potato flakes, chicken broth, milk, cream of celery soup, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Get our daily recipe newsletter!
Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!
Pork Shanks With Sauerkraut
Made with water, sauerkraut, onions, center cut pork shanks, applesauce, caraway seed, celery seed, black pepper, bay leaves
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Meatloaf With Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce
Made with ground pork, ground beef, sour cream & onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, pimiento, dried dillweed, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Creamy Turkey Casserole With Chow Mein Noodles
Made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, cooked turkey, frozen peas, onion, celery, green bell pepper, chow mein noodles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Made with water, chicken broth, frozen broccoli, chicken breast, Cheddar cheese soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Alfredo
Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, Alfredo pasta sauce, garlic powder, Swiss cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ten Bean Soup
Made with chicken seasoning, seasoned salt, black pepper, salt, 10 bean soup mix, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, celery, carrots, smoked sausage
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Zucchini And Potato Soup
Made with milk or cream, zucchini, potato, green onions, chicken broth, butter, dried tarragon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Wild Mushroom Beef Stew
Made with flour, salt, black pepper, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, shiitake mushrooms, carrots
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Scallopini
Made with oregano, beef stew meat, flour, black pepper, oil, mushrooms, onions, salt, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian White Bean Chili
Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ham Dumpling Soup
Made with parsley, milk, biscuit baking mix, ham steak, onion soup mix, water, carrots, celery, tomato
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Velveeta Salsa Dip
Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Easiest Ever Cake
Made with nuts, margarine, pie filling, yellow cake mix
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Island Kielbasa
For a meal that bridges convenience and taste, try this island-flavored kielbasa. The sweetness of pineapple and brown sugar marries well with hearty sausage, ideal for a relaxed family...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Au Jus Beef And Noodles
Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, dry au jus gravy mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms
Made with onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, red wine, quick-cooking tapioca, fresh basil, dried basil, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Porcupine Meat Loaf
Made with garlic, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, tomato soup, salsa, water, ground beef, instant white rice, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Red Hot Caramel Apples
Made with ground cinnamon, caramels, butter, apples, apple juice, brown sugar, red hot candies
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rosemary Chicken
Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, red potatoes, carrots, onions, chicken
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Black Bean Soup
Made with dried minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Mexicorn, green chiles, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Greek-Style Pork Stew
Made with all-purpose flour, baby carrots, onions, tomato paste, dry red wine, water, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Caldo De Queso
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, water, potatoes, fresh cilantro, onion, tomato sauce, green chilies, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Game Day Chili For A Crowd
Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions, chili beans...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Smoky Tex-Mex Beef And Two-Bean Stew
Made with beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning mix, chickpeas, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Marengo
Made with tomatoes, chicken, white wine, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Tenderloin Teriyaki
Enjoy the savory combination of pork tenderloin rubbed with a ginger and teriyaki mixture, slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and onions in simple recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Potato, Cabbage, And Leek Soup (With Bacon)
Made with caraway seeds, chicken broth, potatoes, cabbage, leek, onion, carrots, parsley, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lamb And Eggplant Stew
Made with paprika, thyme, lamb stew meat, eggplant, onion, ginger root, tomatoes, tomato sauce, white wine, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beer Cheese Fondue
Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Lamb And Apple Casserole
Made with apple, celery, carrots, lamb chops, flour, salt, black pepper, oil, onions, stock
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asian Flank Steak
Made with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, flank steak, oil, pineapple rings, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, sherry
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken White Chili With Zucchini
Made with skinless boneless chicken breasts, chicken broth, zucchini, great Northern beans, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, corn, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Apple Pork Roast
Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, boneless whole pork loin roast, apple jelly, water, garlic, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Clam Chowder
Made with half-and-half, onion, cream of celery soup, chopped clams, hash brown potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sancocho (Pork Stew)
Made with water, salt, ground coriander, yams or sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, garlic, boneless pork shoulder, chili powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Sour Cream Potatoes
Made with frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, Cojack cheese, sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
Got leftovers? We've got recipes. 18 delicious recipes using cooked chicken (plus 9 bonus recipes!)
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.