Made with sugar, lemon juice, brandy, cinnamon, whole cloves, water, frozen cranberry juice cocktail, frozen raspberry juice blend concentrate, frozen apple juice concentrate
Method: crock pot
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.
Brandied Christmas Wassail
Cheesy Taco Chicken
Made with mixed vegetables, Cheddar cheese soup, chicken tenders, taco seasoning, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Fricassee With Chive Dumplings
Made with thyme, pepper, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, shortening, flour, baking powder, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Korean-Style Ribs
Made with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, pork or beef ribs, soy sauce, orange or tangerine juice, rice vinegar, fresh peeled ginger, garlic, sesame oil, brown sugar or honey
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sour Cream Potatoes
Made with frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, Cojack cheese, sour cream, condensed cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Borracho Baked Beans
Made with onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, rum, brown sugar, chorizo links, salt, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, ground cinnamon
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Bayou Chicken
Made with frozen artichoke, bearnaise sauce mix, white wine, tarragon, dried turmeric, garlic powder, shallots, ham, red bell pepper, red potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beer Baked Beans
Made with beer, onion, dry navy beans, chorizo sausage, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, molasses, ketchup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Quiche
Made with onion, cheddar cheese, eggs, evaporated milk, salt, baking powder, flour, frozen chopped broccoli, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, corn oil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Made with milk, curry powder, water, bacon, pumpkin puree, potato, tomatoes, onions, chicken bouillon granules, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Dill Turkey Breast
Made with sour cream, boneless breast of turkey, salt, black pepper, dill weed, water, vinegar, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Harvest Vegetable and Rice Soup
Made with salt and pepper, dried marjoram, cabbage, vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, carrot, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, green onions, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup
Made with turnips, beef short ribs, water, tomatoes, salt, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Plum Pudding
Made with ground cinnamon, eggs, ground cloves, brown sugar, mace, orange juice, raisins, suet, dates, candied fruits
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork & Parsnips
Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Polish Sausage and Cabbage
Made with caraway seed, chicken broth, cabbage, onion, potato, Polish sausage, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Quick Tomato-Potato Soup
Made with dried parsley, potatoes, tomato soup, tomato juice, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Reese's Fondue
Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spiced Rum Cider
Made with rum, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole cloves, apple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Tequila Chili
Made with bulgur wheat, chili powder, beef bouillon granules, cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic, celery, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet Chili Casserole
Made with mustard, vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ground beef, bacon, onion, baked beans, red or kidney beans
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lentil Barley Soup With Turkey Kielbasa
Made with Dijon mustard, water, brown lentils, onions, carrots, diced tomatoes, garlic, turkey kielbasa, barley, beef broth
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Caribou Stew
Made with oil, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, lentils, potatoes, carrot, celery, parsnip or turnip, jalapeno pepper, banana peppers
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Gourmet Potatoes
Made with milk, black pepper, salt, potatoes, margarine, American cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Lemon Honey Chicken
Made with orange or lemon juice, lemon, whole roasting chicken , honey
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tangy Flank Steak
Made with salt, sugar, flank steak, oil, onion, chopped green chilies, water, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Turkey Thighs
Made with kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, turkey thighs, baked beans, onions, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, ground cumin, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Beef Roast With Dried Fruit (& Beer)
Made with cinnamon, bay leaf, onions, beef arm or boneless pot roast, dried fruit, beer, water, garlic, brown sugar, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing
Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Beans And Pasta
Made with fresh parsley, red beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic, spiral pasta, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Jon's Blue Cheese Special Roast
Made with blue cheese, tri-tip roast, onion soup mix, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pizza Pot Roast
Made with Mozzarella cheese, pot roast, onion, pizza sauce, green pepper, black olives, fresh mushrooms
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cheese & Corn Chowder
Made with Cheddar cheese, water, onions, carrots, salt, celery, black pepper, whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, milk
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler
Made with rhubarb, strawberries, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, flour, sugar, baking powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Made with frozen peaches, blueberries, frozen blueberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, butter, heavy whipping cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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