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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 moroccan lamb shanks

Moroccan Lamb Shanks

Made with ground cinnamon, chickpeas, prunes, dried apricot halves, onion, garlic, chicken broth, orange juice, orange peel, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hash brown potato and leek soup

Hash Brown Potato And Leek Soup

Made with fresh parsley or sliced leek, sour cream, dill weed, water, white sauce mix, hash brown potatoes, Canadian-style bacon or cooked ham, leeks, evaporated milk

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 honey-rosemary chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Honey-Rosemary Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with salt, fresh rosemary, cornstarch, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, vegetable oil, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, garlic, honey, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for overnight bean soup

Overnight Bean Soup

Made with small white beans, water, carrots, celery, chicken bouillon granules, bay leaf, dry thyme, salt, pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for broccoli in creamy mushroom gravy

Broccoli In Creamy Mushroom Gravy

Made with monterey jack cheese, water or chicken broth, fresh broccoli, onion, cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for arroz con queso

Arroz Con Queso

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, long-grain converted rice, whole tomatoes, garlic, Mexican style beans, onion, cottage cheese, vegetable oil, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for italian pork stew

Italian Pork Stew

Made with pork roast, tomatoes, olive oil, fennel seeds, red wine, dried orange peel, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for wild rice stuffing

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

recipe for beer baked beans

Beer Baked Beans

Made with beer, onion, dry navy beans, chorizo sausage, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, molasses, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cabbage and potato casserole

Cabbage And Potato Casserole

Made with mashed potatoes, vegetable or chicken broth, butter, onions, cabbage, green apples, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper

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


recipe for carne guisada

Carne Guisada

Made with chili powder, oregano, beef stew meat, water, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onion, flour, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cowboy ground beef and beans

Cowboy Ground Beef And Beans

Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, prepared mustard, pork 'n beans

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

recipe for creamy vegetable casserole

Creamy Vegetable Casserole

Looking for a cozy dinner idea? Try this creamy vegetable casserole filled with potatoes, carrots, and a rich, creamy sauce. Your crock pot does all the work.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy cherry or peach cobbler

Easy Cherry or Peach Cobbler

Made with walnuts or pecans, ground cinnamon, cherry, apple or peach pie filling, cake mix, egg, evaporated milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ginger & molasses beef stew

Ginger & Molasses Beef Stew

Made with onion, celery, ground ginger, quick-cooking tapioca, diced tomatoes, vinegar, salt, molasses, raisins, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 lima beans and ham

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

recipe for simple eggless rice pudding

Simple Eggless Rice Pudding

Made with vanilla extract, raisins, rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sausage and beans with potatoes

Sausage and Beans with Potatoes

Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for basic turkey chili

Basic Turkey Chili

Made with ground oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, bay leaves, paprika, onion, Worcestershire sauce, dry red wine, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for multi-bean soup

Multi-Bean Soup

Made with diced tomatoes, carrots, black pepper, salt, dried bean soup mix, smoked beef sausage, onion, water, dried thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chuck wagon beans

Chuck Wagon Beans

Made with red pepper, dried navy or pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chuck steak, salt, oregano

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for artichoke and cheese dip

Artichoke And Cheese Dip

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potato curry

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

recipe for caribbean chicken

Caribbean Chicken

Made with chicken pieces, oil, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy leeks and beans

Creamy Leeks and Beans

Made with white pepper, leeks, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, water, mushrooms, green beans, Tabasco sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil barley soup with turkey kielbasa

Lentil Barley Soup With Turkey Kielbasa

Made with Dijon mustard, water, brown lentils, onions, carrots, diced tomatoes, garlic, turkey kielbasa, barley, beef broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bean, ham and pasta soup

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


recipe for chicken bites

Chicken Bites

Made with Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, chicken broth, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot fruit salad

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

recipe for coconut rice pudding

Coconut Rice Pudding

Made with coconut, long-grain rice, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, raisins, egg yolks, limes, vanilla extract

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for root beer pork roast

Root Beer Pork Roast

Made with chili sauce, pork loin, onion, garlic, root beer

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

recipe for honey whole grain bread

Honey Whole Grain Bread

Made with salt, active dry yeast, vegetable oil, whole wheat flour, milk, all-purpose flour, honey

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 creamy tomato-vodka soup

Creamy Tomato-Vodka Soup

Made with sugar, salt, parsley, vodka, olive oil, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, Italian plum tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rice, corn and spinach casserole

Rice, Corn And Spinach Casserole

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, whole kernel corn, frozen chopped spinach, rice, cream of mushroom soup, water, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for unstuffed cabbage soup

Unstuffed Cabbage Soup

Made with instant rice, coleslaw mix, ground beef, onion, beef broth, vegetable juice, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, 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 white beans country style

White Beans Country Style

Made with parsley, white navy beans, salt, black pepper, garlic, bay leaves, onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for carrot, broccoli and cheese soup

Carrot, Broccoli And Cheese Soup

Made with salt and pepper, Velveeta cheese, water, frozen broccoli, potatoes, onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef short ribs

Beef Short Ribs

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, red potatoes, carrots, water, onions, beef bouillon granules, ketchup, horseradish

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 artichoke chicken and rice

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


recipe for cuban black beans and rice

Cuban Black Beans And Rice

Made with jalapeno pepper, dried black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, water, olive oil, ground cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for braised lamb with garlic and rosemary

Braised Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Made with lemon, red wine or chicken stock, Dijon mustard, kosher or coarse sea salt, black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, garlic, yellow onion...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun riblets

Cajun Riblets

Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for black bean and sausage chili

Black Bean And Sausage Chili

Made with breakfast sausage, chili powder, ground beef, ground oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, onions, jalapeno peppers, Italian-style stewed tomatoes

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

recipe for wagon wheel stew

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

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





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