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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 pork and sweet potato stew

Pork And Sweet Potato Stew

Made with pork shoulder roast, oil, sweet potatoes, onion, dried apples, quick-cooking tapioca, garlic, fresh sage, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for polish sausage and cabbage

Polish Sausage and Cabbage

Made with caraway seed, chicken broth, cabbage, onion, potato, Polish sausage, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ravioli with sausage and peppers

Ravioli with Sausage and Peppers

Made with Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, frozen cheese-filled ravioli, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, chunky spaghetti sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 turkey, tomato, and potato stew

Turkey, Tomato, And Potato Stew

Made with tomato soup, ground turkey, onion, potatoes, kidney beans

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

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recipe for turkey meatballs in red sauce

Turkey Meatballs In Red Sauce

Made with onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, ground turkey or chicken, breadcrumbs, egg white, fresh parsley, garlic

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

recipe for tuna cauliflower casserole

Tuna Cauliflower Casserole

Made with water-packed tuna, chicken broth, frozen cauliflower, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for seafood potato and corn chowder

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


recipe for fresh artichokes with lemon butter sauce

Fresh Artichokes With Lemon Butter Sauce

Made with seasoned salt, lemon juice, fresh artichokes, water, lemon, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork with apples

Pork With Apples

Made with pork roast, ground cinnamon, apples, sugar, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy cabbage casserole

Easy Cabbage Casserole

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, onion, cabbage, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for german style pork roast

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

recipe for dutch corn and cabbage

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

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 short ribs of beef

Short Ribs Of Beef

Made with light brown sugar, dry mustard, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, rice vinegar, yellow mustard, honey, orange, white onion, pickled jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hawaiian chicken

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

recipe for easy lemon pepper chicken

Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken

Made with black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, lemon juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for green chili rump roast

Green Chili Rump Roast

Made with tomato sauce, rump roast, onion, taco seasoning mix, oregano, garlic powder, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef and mushroom soup

Beef And Mushroom Soup

Made with garlic powder, dried thyme, sherry, mushrooms, carrot, celery, rice, beef stew meat, beef broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken and seafood gumbo

Chicken And Seafood Gumbo

Made with olive oil, flour, chicken broth, chicken, okra, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, Tabasco sauce, salt

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for red beans over spanish rice

Red Beans Over Spanish Rice

Made with lime, Spanish rice mix, cumin, dry red beans, non-stick cooking spray, water, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southwestern shredded beef sandwiches

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Made with fresh cilantro, boneless beef chuck pot roast, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, onion, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno peppers

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 cranberry-apple turkey breast

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

recipe for hot hamburger dip

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

recipe for spanish pot roast with proscuitto and roasted red peppers

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


recipe for sweet and spicy kielbasa

Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kahlua bread pudding

Kahlua Bread Pudding

Made with toasted slivered or sliced almonds, ground cinnamon, instant coffee, French bread, evaporated skimmed milk, Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur, eggs, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon honey chicken

Lemon Honey Chicken

Made with orange or lemon juice, lemon, whole roasting chicken , honey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for roasted tomato and basil soup

Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup

Made with salt and pepper, tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, chicken broth, tomato paste, evaporated milk, ground allspice, fresh basil

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

recipe for easy pinto beans with ham

Easy Pinto Beans With Ham

Pinto beans, ham, and a blend of vegetables come together in this crock pot recipe, creating a hearty, seasoned dish. With minimal prep, it's an easy way to enjoy a...

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

recipe for hot beef sandwiches

Hot Beef Sandwiches

Made with hamburger buns, tomatoes, garlic, beef roast, dill pickles, onion, mustard seeds

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vegetarian 15-bean chili

Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lemon chicken with rice

Lemon Chicken With Rice

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, long grain white rice, onion, olive oil, garlic, white wine, water, Tabasco sauce, bone-in, skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beefy tortilla soup

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


recipe for beef stock

Beef Stock

Made with water, salt, peppercorns, dried parsley, beef soup bones, bone-in beef, onion, celery

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican chicken chili with rice

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

recipe for big easy chicken gumbo

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


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 easy italian vegetable-beef soup

Easy Italian Vegetable-Beef Soup

Made with ground beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy asian shrimp and chicken casserole

Creamy Asian Shrimp And Chicken Casserole

Made with Chinese noodles, soy sauce, milk, rice, shrimp, chicken, stir fry vegetables, green bell peppers, cream of celery soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for too easy tamale dip

Too Easy Tamale Dip

Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy granola apple crisp

Easy Granola Apple Crisp

Made with butter, sugar, cinnamon, granola cereal, apple pie filling

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican lamb with red wine sauce

Mexican Lamb With Red Wine Sauce

Made with salsa, rice or tortillas, salt, garlic, lamb shanks, red wine, chili powder, ground ginger, cumin, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mediterranean chicken with pepperoncini and kalamatas

Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamatas

Made with sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, chicken leg quarters, paprika, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken stew with potato dumplings

Chicken Stew With Potato Dumplings

Made with black pepper, salt, bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, parsnips, red potatoes, scallions, chicken broth, dried sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for polynesian chili

Polynesian Chili

Made with black pepper, cumin, chili powder, boneless pork, Great Northern beans, stewed tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, tomato paste, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ground beef and zucchini lasagna

Ground Beef And Zucchini Lasagna

Made with egg, ricotta cheese, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, onion, water, zucchini, lasagna noodles, Parmesan cheese

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

recipe for classic italian vegetable soup

Classic Italian Vegetable Soup

Made with chicken broth, water, carrot, potatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for harvest chicken stew

Harvest Chicken Stew

Made with dried rosemary, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sweet potatoes, apples, applesauce, chicken broth, dried rubbed sage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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