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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 banana bread

Banana Bread

Made with walnut meats, bananas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, dark corn syrup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecued cocktail meatballs

Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs

Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar

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

recipe for herbed turkey breast

Herbed Turkey Breast

Made with garlic powder, black pepper, sage, dried basil, turkey breast, butter or margarine, cream cheese, soy sauce, fresh parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lemon garlic chicken

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Made with parsley, chicken bouillon, chicken breasts, oregano, seasoned salt, black pepper, butter or margarine, water, lemon juice, garlic

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

recipe for cranberry meatballs

Cranberry Meatballs

Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice

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

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recipe for german style pork roast

German Style Pork Roast

Made with cornstarch, dairy sour cream OR plain yogurt, boneless pork shoulder roast, caraway seed, dried marjoram, salt, black pepper, olive oil, water, white wine vinegar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bavarian style meatballs

Bavarian Style Meatballs

Made with frozen meatballs, brown sugar, chili sauce, whole cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spinach and beef mock ravioli casserole

Spinach And Beef Mock Ravioli Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, oregano, frozen chopped spinach, noodles, ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, oil, tomato sauce, salt

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


recipe for chili with beans and corn

Chili with Beans and Corn

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken and broccoli casserole with triple cheese sauce

Chicken And Broccoli Casserole With Triple Cheese Sauce

Made with cooked chicken, broccoli, sour cream, milk, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for game day chili for a crowd

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


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 shredded pork butt roast

Shredded Pork Butt Roast

Made with barbecue sauce, pork butt roast, dill pickles, salt and pepper

Method:   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 african style turkey on couscous

African Style Turkey On Couscous

Made with couscous, lemon juice, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey cheese sandwiches

Turkey Cheese Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, Miracle Whip salad dressing, turkey, cheese, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour kielbasa sausage

Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage

Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce

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


recipe for kielbasa and cheesy hash browns

Kielbasa And Cheesy Hash Browns

Made with green chilies, garlic powder, pepper, kielbasa sausage, frozen hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:  

recipe for abilene annual chili super bowl

Abilene Annual Chili Super Bowl

Made with cumin seed, garlic powder, bay leaves, dried cilantro, dried Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes, pinto or kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy cauliflower and broccoli

Cheesy Cauliflower And Broccoli

Made with Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, frozen cauliflower, frozen broccoli, Cheddar cheese soup, bacon

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


recipe for beef and bean burritos

Beef And Bean Burritos

Made with plum tomato, London broil, taco seasoning mix, non-stick cooking spray, onion, white vinegar, green chiles, refried beans, flour tortillas, Monterey jack cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cantonese sweet and sour chicken or pork

Cantonese Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork

Made with onion, boneless chicken breasts or pork, brown sugar, cornstarch, pineapple chunks, cider vinegar, water, soy sauce, salt, Chow mein noodles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caramel rice pudding

Caramel Rice Pudding

Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, evaporated milk, white rice, raisins, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk

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 knockwurst casserole

Knockwurst Casserole

Made with Swiss cheese, black pepper, knockwurst, onion, egg noodles, cream of mushroom soup, milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil spinach soup

Lentil Spinach Soup

Made with tomato sauce, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, granulated chicken or vegetable bouillon, bouillon, bay leaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexican meat loaf

Mexican Meat Loaf

Made with taco sauce or salsa, ground beef, egg, taco sauce, corn chips, Mexican cheese, taco seasoning mix, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for navy bean soup

Navy Bean Soup

Made with black pepper, salt, dry navy beans, water, carrot, celery, onion, ham hock

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potato and mushroom chowder

Potato And Mushroom Chowder

Made with carrots, onion, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, water, mushrooms, celery, potatoes

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


recipe for sweet and sour sausage meatballs

Sweet And Sour Sausage Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, soy sauce, bulk sausage, pineapple chunks, ketchup, brown sugar

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

recipe for cherry cobbler

Cherry Cobbler

Made with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, butter, nuts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for great meatless chili

Great Meatless Chili

Made with carrots, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cumin, fresh parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for yankee pot roast and vegetables

Yankee Pot Roast and Vegetables

Made with beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, beef chuck pot roast, baking potatoes, carrots, onion, parsnip

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bbq smothered steak strips

BBQ Smothered Steak Strips

Made with mushrooms, chuck roast, flour, salt, black pepper, onion, green bell peppers, ketchup, barbecue sauce, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potato corn chowder

Potato Corn Chowder

Made with fresh parsley, milk, black pepper, salt, potatoes, onion, bouillon cubes, water, ears fresh corn, butter

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread

Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for meatless cabbage soup

Meatless Cabbage Soup

Made with dill weed, sugar, cabbage, instant rice, chicken broth, water, tomato sauce, carrots, onion, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken fajita soup

Chicken Fajita Soup

Made with sour cream, jalapeno pepper, chicken tenders, non-stick cooking spray, onions, green onions, red bell pepper, taco seasoning mix, vegetable juice, black bean and corn...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cowboy beans with sausage

Cowboy Beans With Sausage

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, pinto beans, butter beans, pork and beans, navy beans, pork sausage, onion, garlic, prepared mustard

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

recipe for creamy chili cheese dip

Creamy Chili Cheese Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, canned chili

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian beef and pork meatloaf

Italian Beef And Pork Meatloaf

Made with soy sauce, ground beef, ground pork, egg, bread, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 scalloped corn

Scalloped Corn

Made with whole kernel corn, black pepper, all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, egg substitute, evaporated milk, salt, cream style corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vegetarian bean and brown rice stew

Vegetarian Bean And Brown Rice Stew

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, kidney beans, olive oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, green cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ham and vegetable soup

Ham and Vegetable Soup

A nourishing dish full of ham, diced potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Let your crock pot do the work for this flavorful, easy-to-make meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ground beef chili with cornmeal dumplings

Ground Beef Chili With Cornmeal Dumplings

Made with enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, black olives, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, cumin, water, yellow cornmeal, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 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 greek chicken and potatoes

Greek Chicken And Potatoes

A simple crock pot recipe for Greek chicken and potatoes, combining chicken pieces with potatoes, zucchini, and spices for a savory dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shipwreck stew

Shipwreck Stew

Made with butter, ground beef, potatoes, black pepper, kidney beans, onions, tomato soup, velveeta cheese, salt

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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