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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 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 chicken enchilada casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Made with black beans, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, whole kernel corn with peppers, cooked diced chicken, chili powder, black pepper, salt, chopped green chile peppers...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for abilene annual chili super bowl

Abilene Annual Chili Super Bowl

Made with cumin seed, garlic powder, bay leaves, dried cilantro, dried Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes, pinto or kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 creamy spinach dip

Creamy Spinach Dip

Made with thyme, onion, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, pimento

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for salsa

Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for caldo xochitl soup

Caldo Xochitl Soup

Made with avocado, chicken stock, vermicelli pasta, vegetable oil, whole skinless boneless chicken breast, green chiles, salsa, tomato, green onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basque lamb stew

Basque Lamb Stew

Made with onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, chicken stock, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beans with tuna

Beans With Tuna

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic, white beans, tomatoes, tuna in water, basil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken casablanca

Chicken Casablanca

Made with carrots, potatoes, raisins, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, zucchini

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 cheesy cereal snack mix

Cheesy Cereal Snack Mix

Made with butter, pretzel rods, Wheat Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, garlic salt, seasoned salt, celery salt, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bread and butter apple brown betty

Bread And Butter Apple Brown Betty

Bread and butter apple brown betty, a crock pot dessert blending spiced apples with butter-soaked bread. Perfectly warm and sweet, reminiscent of apple pie meets...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 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 zucchini bread

Zucchini Bread

Made with nutmeg, cinnamon, eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, vanilla extract, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basic cake

Basic Cake

Made with eggs, ground nutmeg, sugar, butter, salt, cream of tartar, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bacon-onion chip dip

Bacon-Onion Chip Dip

Made with potato chips or crackers, bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for waldorf astoria stew

Waldorf Astoria Stew

Made with tomato soup, sugar, beef sirloin, potatoes, carrots, celery, frozen pearl onions, whole tomatoes, dry minced onion, quick cooking tapioca

Method:   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 calico baked beef and beans

Calico Baked Beef And Beans

Made with apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, lima beans, bacon, onions, ground beef, pinto beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy broccoli and potato soup

Cheesy Broccoli And Potato Soup

Made with process cheese product, cream of chicken soup, water, chicken bouillon cubes, onion, potatoes, frozen, chopped broccoli

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for whiskey sausage

Whiskey Sausage

Made with whiskey, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, ketchup

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 vegetarian enchilada casserole

Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caramel rum fondue

Caramel Rum Fondue

Made with rum extract, caramels, miniature marshmallows, whipping cream, rum

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 chicken fajita soup

Chicken Fajita Soup

Made with sour cream, jalapeno pepper, chicken tenders, non-stick cooking spray, onions, green onions, red bell pepper, taco seasoning mix, vegetable juice, black bean and corn...

Method:   stovetop, 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


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 cowboy beans with sausage

Cowboy Beans With Sausage

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, pinto beans, butter beans, pork and beans, navy beans, pork sausage, onion, garlic, prepared mustard

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

recipe for curried carrot bisque

Curried Carrot Bisque

Made with milk or light cream, chicken broth, carrots, onion, apple, curry powder, garlic, ground coriander, allspice, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for curried split pea and rice soup

Curried Split Pea And Rice Soup

Made with brown rice, curry powder, butter, dried split peas, chicken broth, onion, potatoes, carrots, salt and pepper

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 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

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 beef and pork meatloaf

Italian Beef And Pork Meatloaf

Made with soy sauce, ground beef, ground pork, egg, bread, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 yogurt chicken

Lemon Yogurt Chicken

Made with poultry seasoning, lemon yogurt, lemon, garlic, roasting chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil spinach soup

Lentil Spinach Soup

Made with tomato sauce, potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, granulated chicken or vegetable bouillon, bouillon, bay leaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mexicali rice

Mexicali Rice

Made with cumin, lime juice, whole kernel corn, black beans, diced green chilies, onion, red bell pepper, converted white rice, water, frozen orange juice concentrate

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 mexican chicken chowder

Mexican Chicken Chowder

Made with processed cheese, sour cream, chicken, whole kernel corn, cream of potato soup, green chiles, fresh cilantro, taco seasoning mix, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 pineapple pork loin

Pineapple Pork Loin

Made with cinnamon, boneless pork loin roast, flour, margarine, onions, crushed pineapple, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, green and/or red bell peppers

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potato and mushroom chowder

Potato And Mushroom Chowder

Made with carrots, onion, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, water, mushrooms, celery, potatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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





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