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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 mexican hamburger casserole

Mexican Hamburger Casserole

Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy brat stew

Cheesy Brat Stew

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, bratwurst, potatoes, onion, green beans, red bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sausage and sweet potatoes

Sausage And Sweet Potatoes

Made with butter, lemon rind, nutmeg, cinnamon, apples, sweet potatoes, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, salt

Method:   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 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

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recipe for baked beans with sausage

Baked Beans With Sausage

Made with black pepper, yellow mustard, light brown sugar, maple syrup, pinto beans, kidney beans, Great Northern beans, smoked sausage, ketchup, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bean, ham bone and white corn soup

Bean, Ham Bone And White Corn Soup

Made with chicken stock, dried oregano, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, bay leaves, water, onion, celery, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian style chicken spaghetti

Italian Style Chicken Spaghetti

Made with celery, chicken leg quarters, chicken stock, white vermouth, or water, bay leaves, yellow onion, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, tomato puree

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 italian sausage and green beans

Italian Sausage and Green Beans

Made with Parmesan cheese, Italian style green beans, dried basil, garlic powder, sweet Italian sausage, stewed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms

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

recipe for hobo dinner

Hobo Dinner

Made with water, carrots, salt and pepper, cabbage, potatoes, corn on the cob, smoked sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey chowder

Turkey Chowder

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, chicken broth, water, frozen whole kernel corn, instant rice, celery, onion, pimiento, cooked turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet 'n' sour pork

Sweet 'n' Sour Pork

Made with paprika, boneless pork loin roast, canola oil, unsweetened pineapple chunks, onion, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked eggplant

Baked Eggplant

Made with capers, sugar, eggplant, onions, celery, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pitted ripe olives, balsamic vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for swiss steak with tomato gravy

Swiss Steak With Tomato Gravy

Made with round steak, vegetable oil, tomatoes, flour, onion, salt and pepper, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crowd-size party potatoes

Crowd-Size Party Potatoes

Made with nacho-flavored taco chips, green onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, Colby-Monterey jack cheese, frozen southern-style diced hash brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for potato, cabbage, and leek soup (with bacon)

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


recipe for creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tropical kielbasa with sweet potatoes and pineapple

Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple

Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for thanksgiving bone-in turkey breast with bacon gravy

Thanksgiving Bone-In Turkey Breast With Bacon Gravy

Made with dried sage, Worcestershire sauce, bacon, bone-in turkey breast, garlic pepper, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for scallops in wine

Scallops in Wine

Made with butter, white wine, fresh parsley, shallots, dry sherry, scallops, mushrooms

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black beans & rice

Black Beans & Rice

This is a flavorful beans and rice dish. It starts with canned black beans in the crock pot combined with lots of herbs and spices. The rice is added at the end to keep it from...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 kielbasa in spaghetti sauce

Kielbasa In Spaghetti Sauce

Made with spaghetti sauce, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lamb and apple casserole

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


recipe for raspberry chicken

Raspberry Chicken

Made with rice, water, cornstarch, chicken quarters, soy sauce, red raspberry fruit spread or jam, prepared mustard, black pepper

Method:   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 savory pork roast with red cabbage

Savory Pork Roast With Red Cabbage

Place a boneless pork roast over red potatoes and onion, then top with a mix of red cabbage, apple butter, and garlic powder. A slow-cooked, hearty, flavorful meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken broccoli cheddar soup

Chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Made with water, chicken broth, frozen broccoli, chicken breast, Cheddar cheese soup

Method:   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 coconut beef curry

Coconut Beef Curry

Made with lime juice, beef round steak or lean stew beef, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, curry paste, garlic, red bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, unsweetened coconut milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for halftime chili

Halftime Chili

Made with green bell pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes, cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, chili powder, salt and pepper

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

recipe for tangy soy pineapple chicken

Tangy Soy Pineapple Chicken

Made with garlic, soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, black pepper, paprika, pineapple chunks, Dijon mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork adobada

Pork Adobada

Made with flour, tomato paste, ancho chilies, cider vinegar, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chicken stock, orange juice, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot fruit compote

Hot Fruit Compote

Made with cherry pie filling, peaches, pears, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter or margarine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 beef scallopini

Beef Scallopini

Made with oregano, beef stew meat, flour, black pepper, oil, mushrooms, onions, salt, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for foolproof white rice

Foolproof White Rice

If you've ever battled with sticky rice or tricky cooking times, this recipe is your new best friend. Effortless and reliable, it brings perfect results with minimal fuss.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pizza beans

Pizza Beans

Made with mozzarella cheese, dried rosemary, pinto beans, water, tomatoes, onion, red or green bell pepper, garlic, salt, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour brats

Sweet And Sour Brats

Made with bratwurst, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 no peek beef tips and mushroom casserole

No Peek Beef Tips and Mushroom Casserole

Made with tapioca, mushrooms, stew beef, onion soup mix, red wine, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for green chili beef stew

Green Chili Beef Stew

Made with garlic, beef stew meat, fajita seasoning, salt, green chiles, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hawaiian chicken

Hawaiian Chicken

Made with ground ginger, salt, lemon juice, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, cornstarch, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spicy turkey soup

Spicy Turkey Soup

Made with carrots, parsley, bay leaf, turkey stock, yellow onion, carrot, celery, serrano or jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blade steaks with onion gravy

Blade Steaks With Onion Gravy

Made with black pepper, salt, browning sauce, onion, blade steaks, creole seasoning, flour, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken, vegetable, and bow tie pasta soup

Chicken, Vegetable, And Bow Tie Pasta Soup

Made with yellow onion, baby carrots, celery, garlic, sweet potato, bay leaves, parsley, fresh corn, zucchini, green beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy breakfast potatoes with bacon

Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes With Bacon

Made with butter, bacon, potatoes, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 3 layer cheesecake

3 Layer Cheesecake

Made with pecans, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, semisweet chocolate, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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