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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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Recipes  /   crock pot
recipe for peanut chicken breasts

Peanut Chicken Breasts

Made with peanut butter, peanuts, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper sauce, ground ginger, chicken breast halves, soy sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basque-style chicken stew

Basque-Style Chicken Stew

Made with tomato paste, olive oil, turkey bacon, mushrooms, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, green onions, chicken breast halves, sliced ripe olives, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 creamy red potatoes

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

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recipe for awesome pot roast

Awesome Pot Roast

Made with water, pot roast, cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for one pot turkey dinner

One Pot Turkey Dinner

Made with frozen cut green beans, black pepper, dried rosemary, sweet potatoes, bone-in turkey thighs, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour, dried parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for irish chicken and dumplings without potatoes

Irish Chicken And Dumplings Without Potatoes

Made with celery, chicken broth, peas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, butter, buttermilk

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 hamburger vegetable soup

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

Made with ground beef, onion, celery, beef bouillon cubes, tomatoes, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for christmas in england wassail

Christmas in England Wassail

Made with allspice, orange, cloves, sugar, apple juice, cranberry juice, aromatic bitters, rum, cinnamon sticks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for zesty italian beef tips

Zesty Italian Beef Tips

Made with beef stew meat, frozen small whole onions, Kalamata or Greek olives, sun-dried tomatoes, marinara sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for multi-bean, chickpea, rice and vegetable soup

Multi-Bean, Chickpea, Rice And Vegetable Soup

Made with ground cumin, ginger powder, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, brown rice, yellow onions, oil, carrots, celery, bell pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for carrot, broccoli and cheese soup

Carrot, Broccoli And Cheese Soup

Made with salt and pepper, Velveeta cheese, water, frozen broccoli, potatoes, onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for all day flank steak teriyaki

All Day Flank Steak Teriyaki

Made with water, chicken bouillon cubes, flank steak, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ground ginger, dry sherry, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken florentine soup

Chicken Florentine Soup

Made with instant rice, lemon juice, dried dill weed, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chicken broth, frozen mixed Asian vegetables, spinach

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caribbean pork pot roast

Caribbean Pork Pot Roast

Made with rice, brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, boneless pork shoulder roast, jerk seasoning, salt, oil, pineapple tidbits, diced green chile peppers

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for japanese pepper steak with mushrooms

Japanese Pepper Steak With Mushrooms

Made with steak, garlic, crushed, dried red pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, soy sauce, fresh minced ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for maple glazed turkey breast

Maple Glazed Turkey Breast

Made with white pepper, salt, ground cinnamon, potatoes, onion, boneless turkey breast, maple syrup, apricot preserves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for moroccan applesauce cake

Moroccan Applesauce Cake

Made with chocolate chips, salt, cinnamon, flour, baking soda, applesauce, vanilla, eggs, sugar, butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for broccoli brunch casserole

Broccoli Brunch Casserole

Made with cottage cheese, frozen chopped broccoli, salt, cheddar cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecued turkey legs

Barbecued Turkey Legs

Made with instant minced onion, turkey drumsticks, salt and pepper, ketchup, molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hickory smoked salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for appetizer meatball sauce

Appetizer Meatball Sauce

Made with meatballs, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grape jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for asian stir-fry stew

Asian Stir-Fry Stew

Made with broth, carrots, fresh ginger root, garlic, baby corn, scallions, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, bok choy, bay scallops

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for barbecue short ribs

Barbecue Short Ribs

Made with curry powder, vegetable oil, beef short ribs, potatoes, onion, carrots, water, ketchup, red wine vinegar, paprika

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for black eyed pea soup

Black Eyed Pea Soup

Made with dried black eyed peas, tomatoes with green chiles, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, bacon, Worcestershire and tabasco sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for vegetarian white bean chili

Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 chicken and corn chowder

Chicken and Corn Chowder

Made with onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, chicken breasts, creamed corn, corn, chicken broth, salt

Method:   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 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 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 danish apple pudding

Danish Apple Pudding

This dessert blends the sweetness of applesauce with graham cracker crunch, accented by cinnamon. Perfectly baked in a crock pot for a unique taste and texture.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon-herb turkey breast

Lemon-Herb Turkey Breast

Made with salt and pepper, garlic, turkey breast, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, white wine, dried rosemary, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mascarpone cheesecake with blackberry sauce

Mascarpone Cheesecake with Blackberry Sauce

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, amaretti cookies, graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, butter, cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 ranch beans

Ranch Beans

Made with vinegar, prepared mustard, ketchup, ground beef, onion soup mix, pork & beans, kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 spinach artichoke dip with toasted baguette slices

Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red bell...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for taco bean soup

Taco Bean Soup

Made with garlic powder and onion powder, Ranch salad dressing mix, black beans, pinto beans, northern beans, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, green chiles, taco seasoning mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for three-pepper steak

Three-Pepper Steak

Made with tomatoes, soy sauce, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, flank steak, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for butter beans

Butter Beans

Made with water, Tabasco sauce, lima beans, smoked sausage, green onions, garlic powder, beef bouillon cubes

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 carrot-ginger soup

Carrot-Ginger Soup

Made with plain yogurt or sour cream, soy sauce, fresh ginger, shallots, orange, carrots, potatoes, vegetable broth, orange juice, hot pepper sauce

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 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 veal roast with mushroom sauce

Veal Roast With Mushroom Sauce

Made with veal shoulder or round bone roast, dried porcini or imported dried mushrooms, water, chicken broth, dry sherry, cream of wild mushroom soup mix, mushrooms, red...

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 lentil and cod chowder

Lentil And Cod Chowder

Made with dried lentils, water, cod fillet, dried parsley, bay leaf, black pepper, dried thyme, vegetables, dried tarragon, orange juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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





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