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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 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 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 easy chicken and potato stew

Easy Chicken And Potato Stew

Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy red potatoes

Creamy Red Potatoes

Made with red potatoes, milk, cream cheese, cream of potato soup, Ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for alfredo green bean casserole

Alfredo Green Bean Casserole

Made with frozen cut green beans, water chestnuts, roasted red bell pepper, Alfredo pasta sauce, French fried onions

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

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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 mushroom barley chicken

Mushroom Barley Chicken

Made with salt, butter, chicken pieces, mushrooms, pearled barley, carrots, onion, celery, chicken broth, poultry seasoning

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for butternut squash and apple soup with baguette crouton

Butternut Squash And Apple Soup With Baguette Crouton

Made with yellow onion, butternut squash puree, apple, chicken stock, bay leaves, salt, creme fraiche, ground coriander, fresh ginger, baguette

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


recipe for super flavorful mexican chili

Super Flavorful Mexican Chili

Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce

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

recipe for greek-style meatballs and artichokes

Greek-Style Meatballs And Artichokes

Made with cornstarch, chicken broth, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, ground turkey breast, salt, ground sage, new potatoes, artichoke hearts, dried oregano

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 asparagus and chicken casserole

Asparagus and Chicken Casserole

Made with salt, soy sauce, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, red onion, garlic, asparagus, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for venetian beef

Venetian Beef

Made with Italian tomatoes, red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, round or chuck steak, onion soup mix, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper

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 chocolate custard cake

Chocolate Custard Cake

Made with baking cocoa, brown sugar, brownie mix, egg, vegetable oil, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pepper and pineapple pork stew

Pepper And Pineapple Pork Stew

Made with green bell pepper, top loin pork chops, chicken broth, carrots, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, pineapple chunks in juice

Method:   stovetop, 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 all day flank steak teriyaki

All Day Flank Steak Teriyaki

Made with water, chicken bouillon cubes, flank steak, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ground ginger, dry sherry, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for five-alarm beef chili

Five-Alarm Beef Chili

Made with beer, salt, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable oil or olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onions, green bell peppers, chopped jalapenos or mild chili peppers, chili powder

Method:   stovetop, 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 caribbean pork pot roast

Caribbean Pork Pot Roast

Made with rice, brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, boneless pork shoulder roast, jerk seasoning, salt, oil, pineapple tidbits, diced green chile peppers

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 spanish rice and chicken

Spanish Rice And Chicken

Made with boneless chicken breast halves, instant Spanish rice, black beans, whole kernel corn

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


recipe for vegetarian lentil chili

Vegetarian Lentil Chili

Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils

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

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 steak teriyaki

Steak Teriyaki

Made with water, cornstarch, garlic, chuck steak, soy sauce, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, gingerroot, sugar, vegetable oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crab soup

Crab Soup

Made with saltine crackers, dry sherry, crab meat, milk, half and half, butter, mace, salt and pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cauliflower and potato curry

Cauliflower And Potato Curry

Made with water, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, asafetida, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar

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 orange-glazed short ribs

Orange-Glazed Short Ribs

Made with beef chuck short ribs, orange, teriyaki baste and glaze sauce, garlic, black pepper, cornstarch, water

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for broccoli with horseradish cream

Broccoli With Horseradish Cream

Made with sour cream, mustard, frozen broccoli spears, water, salt, horseradish

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for classic brunswick stew

Classic Brunswick Stew

Brimming with flavor and a hint of nostalgia, this classic Brunswick stew brings southern tradition to your table. It's that meal you didn't know you needed until now.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cajun pecans

Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for corn & lentil soup

Corn & Lentil Soup

Made with lentils, celery, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, turmeric, chicken broth, corn kernels, lemon juice, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for dump sticky chicken

Dump Sticky Chicken

Made with chicken, oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, ketchup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 beef and hominy casserole

Beef And Hominy Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, hominy, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, taco sauce

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


recipe for italian fondue

Italian Fondue

Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beer simmered kielbasa and kraut

Beer Simmered Kielbasa And Kraut

A cozy dish of kielbasa and sauerkraut slowly cooked with beer and brown sugar, perfect for warm sandwiches or served on its own.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican rice and bean casserole

Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole

This is an easy crock pot recipe for beans and rice with tasty Mexican flavors.

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


recipe for old-fashioned bean soup

Old-fashioned Bean Soup

Made with bay leaf, onion, celery, dry navy beans, water, ham pieces or ham bone with meat, salt, peppercorns, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for plum pudding

Plum Pudding

Made with ground cinnamon, eggs, ground cloves, brown sugar, mace, orange juice, raisins, suet, dates, candied fruits

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for reese's fondue

Reese's Fondue

Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spinach artichoke dip with toasted baguette slices

Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red bell...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stewed tomatoes

Stewed Tomatoes

Made with black pepper, tomatoes, butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, sugar, dried basil, bay leaf, salt

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour red cabbage

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Made with onion, brown sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, water, vinegar, red cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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