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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 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 vegetable paella

Vegetable Paella

Made with frozen chopped spinach, white rice, vegetable stock, green bell pepper, roasted red bell peppers, onion, garlic, saffron threads, black pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 chicken merlot with mushrooms

Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

Made with onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, red wine, quick-cooking tapioca, fresh basil, dried basil, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken nachos

Chicken Nachos

Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for creole zucchini

Creole Zucchini

Made with parsley, butter, zucchini, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for italian meat loaf with spaghetti sauce

Italian Meat Loaf With Spaghetti Sauce

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, bread crumbs, spaghetti sauce, egg, onions, salt, garlic salt, Italian herb seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian beef with peppers

Italian Beef With Peppers

Made with beef broth, beef roast, sirloin tip or rump roast, Italian giardiniera, pepperoncini peppers, Italian salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for quick tomato-potato soup

Quick Tomato-Potato Soup

Made with dried parsley, potatoes, tomato soup, tomato juice, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy cheese and meat dip

Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip

Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese

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

recipe for swedish steak

Swedish Steak

Made with sour cream, onion, dill weed, boneless round steak, bouillon cube, water, salt and pepper, flour

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

recipe for cowboy stew

Cowboy Stew

Made with round steak, celery, carrots, tomatoes, chili seasoning, frozen whole-kernel corn, potatoes, red kidney beans, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken and biscuit mix dumplings

Chicken And Biscuit Mix Dumplings

Made with parsley, milk, biscuit mix, chicken, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, celery, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chocolate cherry cobbler

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler

Made with ground cinnamon, evaporated milk, egg, cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green beans with water chestnuts

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

recipe for hearty alphabet beef soup

Hearty Alphabet Beef Soup

Made with alphabet noodles, beef stew meat or round steak, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion soup mix, frozen mixed veggies

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple bean bake

Apple Bean Bake

Made with pinto beans, Great Northern beans, salt, butter, Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, sugar, ketchup, cinnamon, molasses

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

recipe for mexican pork and black beans

Mexican Pork And Black Beans

Made with black pepper, water, black beans, boneless pork sirloin, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tomato beef stroganoff

Tomato Beef Stroganoff

Made with sour cream, boneless chuck roast, egg noodles, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sliced fresh mushrooms, beef stroganoff seasoning mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for seafood and andouille sausage gumbo

Seafood And Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Made with frozen okra, onion, green bell peppers, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, white pepper, tomatoes, fish stock or water

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for doug's cuban-style pot roast

Doug's Cuban-Style Pot Roast

Made with pearl onions, pot roast, Mojo Criollo Marinade, potatoes, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for swabian-style sauerbraten

Swabian-Style Sauerbraten

Made with celery, apple cider vinegar, beef broth, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, nutmeg, whole cloves, allspice berries, black peppercorns

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lamb in dill sauce

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

recipe for cajun chicken and shrimp

Cajun Chicken And Shrimp

Made with celery, onion, unsalted diced tomatoes, quick cooking tapioca, dried basil, tomatoes with green chilies, medium shrimp, frozen sliced okra, cooked long grain brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil rice soup

Lentil Rice Soup

Made with bay leaf, dry lentils, brown rice, carrots, celery, onion, water, chicken broth, garlic powder, dried oregano

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 lancester county pork and sauerkraut with caraway seeds

Lancester County Pork And Sauerkraut With Caraway Seeds

A pork loin roast, seasoned and slow-cooked with caraway seeds and tangy sauerkraut, creates a dish that's both rich in flavor and easy to...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for deluxe hot fruit compote

Deluxe Hot Fruit Compote

Made with cherries, peaches, frozen peaches, raisins, sugar, margarine, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 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 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 cranberry orange relish

Cranberry Orange Relish

Made with cranberries, sugar, orange peel, orange juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy vegetable soup

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Made with onion, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, zucchini, butter, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, creamed corn, celery seed, ground cumin

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot crab dip

Hot Crab Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for oklahoma steak soup

Oklahoma Steak Soup

Made with butter, beef bouillon granules, sirloin steak, water, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for peanut butter & hot fudge pudding cake

Peanut Butter & Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Made with water, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spiced rum cider

Spiced Rum Cider

Made with rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole cloves, apple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for flank steak roll-up

Flank Steak Roll-up

Made with dry red wine or beef broth, green onions, brown gravy mix, mushroom stems and pieces, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, beef flank steak

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 cider and tequila hot toddy

Cider And Tequila Hot Toddy

Made with lime and lemon, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, tequila, orange liqueur

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for asian flank steak

Asian Flank Steak

Made with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, flank steak, oil, pineapple rings, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, sherry

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 cream of potato and ham soup

Cream of Potato and Ham Soup

Made with dried parsley, shredded frozen hash brown potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, ham, Cheddar cheese, water, nonfat dry milk powder, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot fruit salad

Hot Fruit Salad

Set aside your usual sticky desserts; this hot fruit salad will surprise you with its medley of textures and sweetness. It's a nice reminder of how versatile simple ingredients can be.

Method:   crock pot
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 cinnamon carrots

Cinnamon Carrots

Made with ground cinnamon, butter, baby carrots, brown sugar, honey, orange juice

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


recipe for chicken broccoli soup

Chicken Broccoli Soup

Made with chicken breast, broccoli, scallions, celery, garlic, butter, chicken broth, water, mushrooms, cheddar cheese soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for layered potato, sauerkraut, and beef stew

Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew

Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled tomatoes

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





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