Made with lemon juice, soy sauce, bulk sausage, pineapple chunks, ketchup, brown sugar
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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 300F | Low Temp 200F |
| 15-30 minutes | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours | 4 - 8 hours |
| 35-45 minutes | 3 - 4 hours | 6 - 10 hours |
| 50 minutes - 3 hours | 4 - 6 hours | 8 - 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.
Sweet And Sour Sausage Meatballs
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
Spicy Pineapple And Green Chile Pork
Made with cumin, chili powder, onion, green chiles, pork, white beans, water, tomatoes, tomato paste, pineapple chunks
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Honey Bacon Turkey Breast
Made with honey, black pepper,, turkey breast, chicken broth, onion, garlic, bacon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Upside Down Chocolate Pudding Cake
Made with water, vanilla extract, milk, baking mix, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Pork Roast With Gravy
Made with Worcestershire sauce, pork roast, garlic, onions, bay leaf, whole clove, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Steaming Hot Holiday Punch
Made with cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, apple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice cocktail, maple syrup, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Seafood Potato and Corn Chowder
Made with onion, potatoes, whole kernel corn, all-purpose flour, heavy cream, dill weed, firm-fleshed white fish, cooked medium shrimp, instant mashed potato buds, black...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
German Style Pork Roast
Made with cornstarch, dairy sour cream OR plain yogurt, boneless pork shoulder roast, caraway seed, dried marjoram, salt, black pepper, olive oil, water, white wine vinegar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pepper Steak Stew
Made with minced garlic, beef gravy, round steak, green bell pepper, onion, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Dutch Corn And Cabbage
Made with black pepper, cabbage, corn, water, bacon bits, sugar or sugar substitute, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Breast With Cranberry-Onion Gravy
Made with cornstarch, water, salt, whole turkey breast, cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, prepared yellow mustard
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Hawaiian Chicken
Made with ground ginger, salt, lemon juice, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, cornstarch, brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Beans With Water Chestnuts
Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cherry Cobbler
Made with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, cherry pie filling, yellow cake mix, butter, nuts
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Baked Eggplant
Made with capers, sugar, eggplant, onions, celery, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pitted ripe olives, balsamic vinegar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Curry With Chutney And Rice
Made with fresh ginger root, lemon juice, curry powder, ground nutmeg, cumin, cardamom, ground cloves, cayenne pepper, orange marmalade, Major Grey Mango Chutney
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Lamb Mulligatawny
Made with sugar, lamb stew meat, butter, onion, curry powder, flour, lentils, tart apples, bell pepper, carrots
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Greek Chicken And Potatoes
A simple crock pot recipe for Greek chicken and potatoes, combining chicken pieces with potatoes, zucchini, and spices for a savory dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cranberry-Apple Turkey Breast
Made with turkey breast cutlets, stuffing, butter or margarine, chicken broth, apple, onion, celery, cranberry sauce, poultry seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Hamburger Dip
Made with sugar, parsley, oregano, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: under 30 minutes
Spanish Pot Roast With Proscuitto And Roasted Red Peppers
Made with prosciutto, dried marjoram, beef stock, sherry, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, all-purpose flour, almonds, green bell pepper, tomato...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
German Potato Salad
Made with bacon, parsley, oil, potatoes, onions, celery, green bell peppers, vinegar, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Shredded Pork Butt Roast
Made with barbecue sauce, pork butt roast, dill pickles, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Paprika With Dumplings
Made with eggs, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, salt, black pepper, Hungarian paprika, chicken broth, sour cream, cornstarch or flour
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Beefy Tortilla Soup
Made with corn, lean ground beef or turkey, diced tomatoes, diced green chile peppers, kidney beans, water, taco seasoning mix, ranch salad dressing mix, frozen corn
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Chicken And Cornbread Stuffing
Made with corn bread stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, water, butter or margarine
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Tuna Chow Mein Casserole
Made with chow mein noodles, milk, tuna, green bell pepper, celery, onion, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Chicken Chili With Rice
Made with rice, boneless skinless chicken breasts, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Sweet Roast
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, salt, oil, blade or chuck roast, onion, cream of mushroom soup, water, sugar, white vinegar
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Big Easy Chicken Gumbo
Made with parsley, okra, white rice, chicken breast, bacon fat, green bell pepper, celery, chicken broth, tomatoes, salt and white pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Stew With Shiitake Mushrooms
Made with dried marjoram, sugar, new potatoes, onions, baby carrots, fresh shiitake mushrooms, whole tomatoes, beef broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Country Chicken And Mushrooms
Made with salt and pepper, boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves, fresh mushrooms, gravy
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Jon's Blue Cheese Special Roast
Made with blue cheese, tri-tip roast, onion soup mix, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Too Easy Tamale Dip
Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Lamb In Dill Sauce
Made with potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, dill weed, fresh dill, bay leaf, lamb stew meat, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage Split-Pea Soup
Made with water, black pepper, bay leaf, smoked sausage, onion, potato, split peas
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.