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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 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 honey bacon turkey breast

Honey Bacon Turkey Breast

Made with honey, black pepper,, turkey breast, chicken broth, onion, garlic, bacon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for upside down chocolate pudding cake

Upside Down Chocolate Pudding Cake

Made with water, vanilla extract, milk, baking mix, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 lemon herb roasted chicken

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Made with lemon, paprika, dried thyme, onions, whole fryer or roasting chicken, margarine or butter, salt, parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 pepsi pork with rich gravy

Pepsi Pork with Rich Gravy

Made with cola, pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sausage potato casserole

Sausage Potato Casserole

This casserole combines cubed potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, and melted cheese, all enveloped in a creamy soup mixture and cooked low and slow until ready to serve.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 peanut chicken breasts

Peanut Chicken Breasts

Made with peanut butter, peanuts, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper sauce, ground ginger, chicken breast halves, soy sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for open-faced italian brisket sandwiches

Open-Faced Italian Brisket Sandwiches

Made with provolone cheese, Italian bread, beef brisket, onion, tomato basil soup, cornstarch, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red cayenne pepper, Worcestershire...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sweet 'n' sour pork

Sweet 'n' Sour Pork

Made with paprika, boneless pork loin roast, canola oil, unsweetened pineapple chunks, onion, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pineapple salsa chicken

Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Made with salsa, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pineapple tidbits, black beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carrot-orange soup

Carrot-Orange Soup

Made with salt and pepper, whipping cream, orange juice, carrots, onions, vegetable broth, fresh ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vegetarian posole

Vegetarian Posole

Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for leb lebi (tunisian chickpea stew)

Leb Lebi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)

Made with black olives, cumin, chickpeas, vegetable stock, olive oil, onions, caraway seed, salt, peasant loaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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


recipe for bbq turkey thighs

BBQ Turkey Thighs

Made with kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, turkey thighs, baked beans, onions, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, ground cumin, salt

Method:   crock pot
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 hoisin sauced turkey tenderloin

Hoisin Sauced Turkey Tenderloin

Made with kumquats, instant brown rice, hoisin sauce, red sweet pepper, onion, turkey breast tenderloin, garlic, salt, black pepper, orange juice

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


recipe for green chile corn chowder

Green Chile Corn Chowder

Made with Monterey jack cheese, milk or light cream, chicken broth or bouillon, ham, cream-style corn, potatoes, fresh chives, diced green chilies, pimientos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chuckwagon stew

Chuckwagon Stew

Made with baked beans, beef stew meat, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey la mango

Turkey La Mango

Made with garlic powder, salt and pepper, cinnamon, turkey breast tenderloin, green bell pepper, onion, mango, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef roast with dried fruit (& beer)

Beef Roast With Dried Fruit (& Beer)

Made with cinnamon, bay leaf, onions, beef arm or boneless pot roast, dried fruit, beer, water, garlic, brown sugar, dried parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian beef and noodles

Asian Beef And Noodles

Made with beef Ramen noodles, water, frozen Asian veggies mixture, stew meat, sesame ginger stir fry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mild pineapple-beef curry

Mild Pineapple-Beef Curry

Made with red currant jelly, mango chutney, shredded coconut, water, canola oil, flank steak, all-purpose flour, curry powder, pineapple chunks, green pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sausage supreme

Sausage Supreme

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, ground sausage, onion, potatoes, Cheddar cheese soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for smoked sausage and bean soup

Smoked Sausage And Bean Soup

Made with fresh parsley, kielbasa sausage, red potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, navy or cannellini beans, chicken broth, dried thyme, seasoned salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp and bacon dip

Shrimp And Bacon Dip

Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for five-layer brownies

Five-Layer Brownies

Made with walnuts, sweetened coconut flakes, butter, water, egg, brownie mix, sweetened condensed milk, rolled oats

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 root beer barbecue beef sandwiches

Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, salt and pepper, beef rump roast, barbecue sauce, root beer

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for skirt steak in cream gravy

Skirt Steak In Cream Gravy

Made with fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, beef skirt steak or boneless beef round steak, black pepper, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic, cooking liquid, light cream or milk

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kielbasa and chicken gumbo

Kielbasa And Chicken Gumbo

Made with vegetable oil, water, andouille or kielbasa sausage, cooked chicken, fresh okra, onion, frozen okra, green bell pepper, celery

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for louisiana seafood stew with chicken and sausage

Louisiana Seafood Stew With Chicken And Sausage

Made with all-purpose flour, tomato paste, black peppercorns, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic, celery, onions, sweet Italian sausage, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spicy mixed bean soup

Spicy Mixed Bean Soup

Made with mixed beans, sweet corn, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, whole plum tomatoes, bay leaves, cumin, sage

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple pie

Apple Pie

Made with baking mix, apples, ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for artichoke crab dip

Artichoke Crab Dip

Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for asparagus steak roll ups

Asparagus Steak Roll Ups

Made with dry Italian salad dressing mix, new potatoes, cube steaks, asparagus spears

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for goat cheese and black bean dip

Goat Cheese And Black Bean Dip

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black beans & rice

Black Beans & Rice

This is a flavorful beans and rice dish. It starts with canned black beans in the crock pot combined with lots of herbs and spices. The rice is added at the end to keep it from...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for barbecue short ribs

Barbecue Short Ribs

Made with curry powder, vegetable oil, beef short ribs, potatoes, onion, carrots, water, ketchup, red wine vinegar, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bbq beef sandwiches

BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Made with boneless chuck roast, ketchup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper

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

recipe for breakfast cobbler

Breakfast Cobbler

Made with butter, apples, granola cereal, ground cinnamon, honey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheesy chicken broccoli quiche

Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Quiche

Made with onion, cheddar cheese, eggs, evaporated milk, salt, baking powder, flour, frozen chopped broccoli, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, corn oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for great northern bean and green chile soup

Great Northern Bean and Green Chile Soup

Made with sour cream, olive oil, great northern beans, yellow onion, green chiles, ground cumin, garlic powder, chicken broth, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy meatball soup

Cheesy Meatball Soup

Made with salt, hot pepper sauce, water, whole kernel corn, potato, celery, carrot, onion, beef bouillon cubes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicago style italian beef

Chicago Style Italian Beef

Made with flour, shortening, water, beef bouillon cubes, oregano, garlic salt, paprika, broth, hot peppers, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken noodle soup, new orleans style

Chicken Noodle Soup, New Orleans Style

Just when you thought chicken noodle soup couldn't get any better, this New Orleans-style rendition steps onto the scene, singing with bold flavors and swagger.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatless chili con queso

Meatless Chili con Queso

Made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, ground coriander, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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