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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 creole black beans and rice with smoked sausage

Creole Black Beans and Rice With Smoked Sausage

Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, dried thyme, oregano, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chicken bouillon cube

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 zucchini-tomato strata

Zucchini-Tomato Strata

Made with seasoned salt, dried oregano, zucchini, onion, garlic, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, cheddar cheese, spicy vegetable tomato-juice cocktail, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy beef tips and bow tie pasta

Creamy Beef Tips And Bow Tie Pasta

Made with bow-tie pasta, cream of chicken soup, dried parsley, salt and pepper, onion, lean beef tips

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 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

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recipe for orange pop chicken

Orange Pop Chicken

Made with soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, orange soda

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chinese chicken hot pot

Chinese Chicken Hot Pot

Made with chicken broth, carrots, onion, celery, water chestnut, soy sauce, ginger root, garlic, red pepper flakes, boneless skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spanish style liver

Spanish Style Liver

Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, beef or calf liver, bacon, carrot, celery, onion, stewed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for hearty alphabet beef soup

Hearty Alphabet Beef Soup

Made with alphabet noodles, beef stew meat or round steak, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion soup mix, frozen mixed veggies

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken, mushroom, water chestnut, and broccoli casserole

Chicken, Mushroom, Water Chestnut, and Broccoli Casserole

Made with salt, flour, chicken or turkey, mushrooms, water chestnuts, frozen chopped broccoli, onion, paprika, butter

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

recipe for ranch taco soup

Ranch Taco Soup

Made with Ranch salad dressing mix, taco seasoning mix, pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for short ribs with root vegetables

Short Ribs with Root Vegetables

Made with beef chuck short ribs, olive oil, coarse salt and ground black pepper, parsnips, turnip, carrots, onion, potatoes, garlic, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil and cod chowder

Lentil And Cod Chowder

Made with dried lentils, water, cod fillet, dried parsley, bay leaf, black pepper, dried thyme, vegetables, dried tarragon, orange juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for five alarm firehouse chicken chili

Five Alarm Firehouse Chicken Chili

Made with garlic, Poblano or Anaheim peppers, chili powder, cumin, dried bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh oregano, hot sauce, brown ale or beer, chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for garlic apple pork roast

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

recipe for spinach, chicken and wild rice soup

Spinach, Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

Made with fresh spinach, chicken or turkey, water, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, wild rice, dried thyme, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hamburger vegetable soup

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Made with ground beef, onion, celery, beef bouillon cubes, tomatoes, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow chicken ole

Slow Chicken Ole

Made with salsa, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, cooked chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crimson-glazed ham balls and smokies

Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls And Smokies

Made with graham crackers, onion, dried cranberries, milk, ground cloves, ground pork, ground ham, non-stick cooking spray, cranberry sauce, chili sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 white cauliflower chili

Cheesy White Cauliflower Chili

Made with cumin seeds, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, white kidney beans, black peppercorns, vegetable stock, cauliflower florets, jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mulligatawny soup

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny soup brings together chicken broth, curry spices, and a variety of vegetables and chicken for a hearty, slow-cooked meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for california pot roast

California Pot Roast

Made with butter, canola oil, garlic, onions, dry red wine, beef stock, prunes, water, zucchini, mushrooms

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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

recipe for sweet russian appetizer ribs

Sweet Russian Appetizer Ribs

Made with pineapple juice, Russian salad dressing, spareribs, salt and pepper, water, garlic salt

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yankee bean soup

Yankee Bean Soup

Made with dried navy beans, ham bone, ham cubes, onion, garlic, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for green beans portuguese style

Green Beans Portuguese Style

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt pork, green beans, tomatoes, beef bouillon, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hamburger vegetable alphabet soup

Hamburger Vegetable Alphabet Soup

Made with celery, beef broth, green bell pepper, dry onion soup mix, tomato sauce, barley, black pepper, fresh oregano, fresh basil, thyme

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian meat loaf with spaghetti sauce

Italian Meat Loaf With Spaghetti Sauce

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, bread crumbs, spaghetti sauce, egg, onions, salt, garlic salt, Italian herb seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for navy bean bacon chowder

Navy Bean Bacon Chowder

Navy bean bacon chowder, where smoky bacon meets tender navy beans and fresh veggies. This simple slow-cooker recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a comforting, nutritious...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for porcupine meat loaf

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

recipe for pork thai stew

Pork Thai Stew

Made with peanuts, green onion, rice, peanut butter, pork tenderloin, garlic, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spanish pork stew with potatoes

Spanish Pork Stew With Potatoes

Made with potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, pork shoulder butt, garlic, stock, bay leaves, onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tequila chili

Tequila Chili

Made with bulgur wheat, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, celery, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for three-pepper steak

Three-Pepper Steak

Made with tomatoes, soy sauce, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, flank steak, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for texas black bean soup

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

recipe for potato and double corn chowder

Potato and Double Corn Chowder

Made with black pepper, frozen hash brown potatoes, whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, bacon, onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 carrots lyonnaise

Carrots Lyonnaise

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bratwurst casserole

Bratwurst Casserole

Made with potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, black pepper, water, seasoned salt and or Cajun seasoning, corn, peas, Cheddar cheese

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

recipe for sauerbraten

Sauerbraten

Made with water or German beer, cider vinegar, onion, lemon, bay leaves, salt, whole peppercorns, whole cloves, juniper berries, lean top round roast

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for marco polo short ribs

Marco Polo Short Ribs

Made with cornstarch, ground ginger, beef short ribs, tomato, beef broth, red wine, onion, horseradish, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 turkey osso buco

Turkey Osso Buco

Made with vegetable oil, onion, carrot, celery, tomato paste, white wine, chicken broth, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican beef rice casserole

Mexican Beef Rice Casserole

Made with instant rice, chili powder, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop, 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 mexican flank steak

Mexican Flank Steak

Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for scalloped potatoes and chicken

Scalloped Potatoes And Chicken

Made with milk, cream of celery soup, salt, green bell peppers, onions, Velveeta cheese, potatoes, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 salmon and potato casserole

Salmon And Potato Casserole

Made with nutmeg, water, cream of mushroom soup, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, salmon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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