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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 chocolate raspberry strata

Chocolate Raspberry Strata

Made with whipped cream, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, Hawaiian bread, Challah or brioche, semisweet chocolate chips, raspberries, milk, heavy cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for curried pumpkin soup

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Made with milk, curry powder, water, bacon, pumpkin puree, potato, tomatoes, onions, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ground beef stroganoff

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Made with flour, sour cream, tomato paste, ground beef, onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, beef broth

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


recipe for foolproof white rice

Foolproof White Rice

If you've ever battled with sticky rice or tricky cooking times, this recipe is your new best friend. Effortless and reliable, it brings perfect results with minimal fuss.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for eggplant-tomato stew with garbanzo beans

Eggplant-Tomato Stew with Garbanzo Beans

Made with tomato, carrot, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for herbed turkey and wild rice casserole

Herbed Turkey and Wild Rice Casserole

Made with wild rice, black pepper, bacon, turkey breast tenderloins, celery, carrot, onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, dried marjoram

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 lemon garlic chicken with wild rice

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice

Made with fresh parsley, water, lemon juice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, wild rice blend

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 old fashioned vegetable soup

Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Made with turnips, beef short ribs, water, tomatoes, salt, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork & parsnips

Pork & Parsnips

Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for porketta with potatoes

Porketta With Potatoes

Made with chicken broth, boneless pork loin roast, black pepper, salt, sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, fennel seed, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ranch beef sandwiches

Ranch Beef Sandwiches

Made with water, chuck roast, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rustic vegetable soup

Rustic Vegetable Soup

Made with fresh parsley, sugar, green bell pepper, baking potatoes, picante sauce, frozen mixed vegetables, frozen cut green beans, beef broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crab and shrimp seafood gumbo

Crab And Shrimp Seafood Gumbo

Made with green onions, celery, garlic, tomatoes in juice, bay leaf, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, salt, red pepper, water

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

recipe for southwestern pork stew

Southwestern Pork Stew

Made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes with mild chilies, onion, garlic, pork boneless top loin, cornmeal, cumin, dried oregano, salt, chili beans in sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour brats

Sweet And Sour Brats

Made with bratwurst, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce

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


recipe for vegetarian zucchini carrot chili

Vegetarian Zucchini Carrot Chili

Made with tomatoes, picante sauce, cumin, zucchini, carrots, green bell pepper, garlic, garbanzo beans, chili beans, black olives

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

recipe for citrus flavored fish

Citrus Flavored Fish

Perfect for a light dinner, enjoy a tender, citrusy delight in every bite with this crock pot fish dish infused with zesty lemon and orange hints.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy chicken stew

Cheesy Chicken Stew

Made with broccoli, chicken, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk or cream, black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, cheddar cheese

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


recipe for cheesy chipotle meatballs and potatoes

Cheesy Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes

Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 pork roast with gravy

Pork Roast With Gravy

Made with Worcestershire sauce, pork roast, garlic, onions, bay leaf, whole clove, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sweet chili casserole

Sweet Chili Casserole

Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green bean and potato casserole

Green Bean and Potato Casserole

Made with butter, white or cheese sauce, frozen cut green beans, red potatoes, onion, dill weed, salt, black pepper, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for german lentil soup

German Lentil Soup

Made with chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots, celery, onion, ham, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hawaiian hot dog surprise

Hawaiian Hot Dog Surprise

Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ground turkey and shrimp gumbo

Ground Turkey And Shrimp Gumbo

Made with bacon, celery, onion, frozen okra, stewed tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, garlic, hot pepper sauce, dried basil

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

recipe for turkey breast with wild rice stuffing

Turkey Breast With Wild Rice Stuffing

Made with boneless whole turkey breast, wild rice, onion, dried cranberries, almonds, apples

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot bacon cheese dip

Hot Bacon Cheese Dip

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for colorful chicken stew

Colorful Chicken Stew

Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken bouillon cubes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican beef stew

Mexican Beef Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, frozen small pearl onions, chili powder, taco seasoning mix, beef stew meat, black beans, Mexicorn whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken in creamy creole sauce

Chicken In Creamy Creole Sauce

Made with half and half or milk, chicken breast halves, tomato paste, green onions, bacon, Creole or Cajun seasoning, butter, flour, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy black and red bean soup

Spicy Black And Red Bean Soup

Made with Italian-style stewed tomatoes, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, garlic, vegetable broth, sugar, frozen corn, kidney beans, black beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for velveeta cheese and spinach dip

Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip

Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chili beef short ribs

Chili Beef Short Ribs

Made with red kidney beans, onion, short ribs, vegetable oil, chili powder, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fresh apple coffee cake

Fresh Apple Coffee Cake

Baking doesn't have to be a meticulous art form; sometimes it's best when it's casual and easy, like with this fresh and fruity coffee cake crafted lazily in your crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ground beef pizza dip

Ground Beef Pizza Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, pizza sauce, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, cornstarch

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


recipe for ham and lentil soup

Ham And Lentil Soup

Made with black pepper, dried marjoram, celery, carrots, onion, butter, water, dried lentils, fully cooked ham, salt

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

recipe for cheese potatoes

Cheese Potatoes

Made with milk, cheddar cheese, potatoes, salt and pepper, margarine

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

recipe for vegetable stock

Vegetable Stock

Made with fresh thyme, bay leaves, water, onion, carrots, celery, parsnip, white mushrooms, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheesy brat stew

Cheesy Brat Stew

Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, bratwurst, potatoes, onion, green beans, red bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef and red bean chili

Beef and Red Bean Chili

Made with dried oregano, adobo sauce, red beans, olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onion, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, beef broth, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pomegranate holiday punch

Pomegranate Holiday Punch

Made with orange zest, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for curried chicken and rice

Curried Chicken and Rice

Made with herb flavored rice mix, chicken broth, butter, boneless, skinless chicken breast, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco Sauce, creole...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blackberry bbq chicken

Blackberry BBQ Chicken

Made with honey, barbecue sauce, chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, oil, blackberries, blackberry or raspberry syrup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 chicken drumsticks and sourdough stuffing

Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing

Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic

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

recipe for chocolate frito candy

Chocolate Frito Candy

Made with peanuts or honey roasted nuts, fritos, pretzels, butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork and apple stew

Pork And Apple Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, black pepper, vegetable oil, prosciutto, onions, garlic, apple cider, dried rosemary, apples, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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