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
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 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.
Ranch Pork Roast
Cheesy Potato Soup
Made with half and half, American cheese, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, white pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Creamy Chicken And Cornbread Stuffing
Made with corn bread stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, water, butter or margarine
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Pinto Beans With Bacon
Made with bacon, pinto beans, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Garlic Top Sirloin Pot Roast
Made with paprika, top sirloin roast, garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, sweet onions, beef broth, water, beef bouillon cubes, bay leaf
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
Very Special Spinach
Made with margarine, flour, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Best Beef Pot Roast
Made with water, seasoned pepper, beef chuck or blade roast, onion, seasoned salt
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Wild Rice Stuffing
Made with wild rice, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, garlic, onions, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, fresh sage, poultry seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Candied Banana Squash
Made with salt, butter, banana squash, sugar, brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
White Bean & Chicken Chili
Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Pork Chili for a Crowd
Made with cocoa powder, salsa, chili seasoning, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, pork roast, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hearty Turkey Chili With Wild Rice
Made with ground beef, onion, celery, tomato sauce, V-8 vegetable juice, chili powder, green bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Horseradish Pot Roast
Made with garlic, boneless chuck roast, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dry red wine, salt and pepper, thyme
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lima Beans and Ham
Made with ham, dry lima beans, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, tomato soup, black pepper, dry mustard
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage and Beans with Potatoes
Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Potato Chip Topped Tuna Casserole
Made with potato chips, black pepper, mayonnaise or salad dressing, tuna, cream of celery soup, hard-cooked eggs, celery
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Potato Curry
Made with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, water or vegetable or chicken stock, clarified butter or vegetable oil, new potatoes, onions, garlic, curry powder, salt, black peppercorns
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
South American Black Bean Soup
Made with garlic, dried thyme, cumin seeds, dried oregano, salt, black peppercorns, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, chicken stock, black beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Bean, Ham And Pasta Soup
Made with salt, spaghetti, dried pinto beans, olive oil, smoked ham hocks, onion, garlic, chicken broth, water, tomato paste
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Hot Fruit Salad
Set aside your usual sticky desserts; this hot fruit salad will surprise you with its medley of textures and sweetness. It's a nice reminder of how versatile simple ingredients can be.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie
Made with frozen mixed vegetables, milk, baking mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, chicken gravy, celery
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
Aegean Lamb With Orzo
Made with lemon, oregano, lamb shoulder, fresh oregano, lemon rind, salt, lemon juice, fresh spinach, orzo, feta cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
German Meat Balls
Made with ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, eggs, beef broth, water
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
San Francisco Stew
Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Artichoke Chicken And Rice
Made with mushrooms, olive oil, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, chicken breast halves, red bell pepper or pimiento, green onions
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes With Bacon
Made with butter, bacon, potatoes, onion, cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Cacciatore With Broccoli
Made with olive oil, onions, garlic, dried oregano, salt, black peppercorns, cremini mushrooms, white wine, tomatoes, skinless bone-in chicken thighs
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple
Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Wagon Wheel Stew
Made with flour, seasoned salt, stew beef, garlic, oil, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onions
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Wheat Berry Stew
Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Crab Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Simple Eggless Rice Pudding
Made with vanilla extract, raisins, rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Artichoke And Cheese Dip
Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
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