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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 cabbage soup with beef, pork, and kielbasa

Cabbage Soup With Beef, Pork, and Kielbasa

Made with cabbage, onions, bacon, beef, pork, kielbasa, red potatoes, apples, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 cocktail meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 italian tortellini stew

Italian Tortellini Stew

Made with cheese-filled tortellini, black pepper, salt, onion, zucchini, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Great Northern beans, dried basil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for old fashioned vegetable soup

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


recipe for pork & parsnips

Pork & Parsnips

Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 refried bean and beef dip

Refried Bean And Beef Dip

Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 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 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 chicken in creamy creole sauce

Chicken In Creamy Creole Sauce

Made with half and half or milk, chicken breast halves, tomato paste, green onions, bacon, Creole or Cajun seasoning, butter, flour, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, 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 refried black bean dip

Refried Black Bean Dip

Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 tangy flank steak

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

recipe for garlic apple pork roast

Garlic Apple Pork Roast

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, boneless whole pork loin roast, apple jelly, water, garlic, dried parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for savory pinto beans with bacon

Savory Pinto Beans With Bacon

Made with bacon, pinto beans, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, ground ginger

Method:   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 cheese & corn chowder

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


recipe for cooking dried beans

Cooking Dried Beans

Made with water, beans, celery, onion, carrot

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 easy meatball vegetable soup

Easy Meatball Vegetable Soup

Made with pasta, black pepper, beef broth, frozen mixed vegetables, stewed tomatoes, frozen fully cooked meatballs, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 lentils with chorizo

Lentils With Chorizo

Made with bacon, lentils, chicken broth, bay leaf, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes

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

recipe for chicken fricassee with chive dumplings

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


recipe for apple cinnamon pork roast

Apple Cinnamon Pork Roast

Made with ground cloves, pork roast, apples, apple juice, honey, cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 artichoke crab dip

Artichoke Crab Dip

Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bavarian red cabbage

Bavarian Red Cabbage

Made with bacon grease or melted butter, red cabbage, onions, apples, salt, water, sugar, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef, tomato, and macaroni dinner

Beef, Tomato, And Macaroni Dinner

Made with black pepper, seasoned or garlic salt, olive oil, sirloin steak, Vidalia onion, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni

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

recipe for chili dogs

Chili Dogs

Made with buns or rolls, Cheddar cheese, chili powder, frankfurters, onion, chili with beans

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 eggplant-tomato stew with garbanzo beans

Eggplant-Tomato Stew with Garbanzo Beans

Made with tomato, carrot, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for italian ground turkey sandwiches

Italian Ground Turkey Sandwiches

Made with mozzarella cheese, French rolls, ground turkey, onion, garlic, spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, ripe olives

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

recipe for mexican chicken chowder

Mexican Chicken Chowder

Made with processed cheese, sour cream, chicken, whole kernel corn, cream of potato soup, green chiles, fresh cilantro, taco seasoning mix, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for old-fashioned bean soup

Old-fashioned Bean Soup

Made with bay leaf, onion, celery, dry navy beans, water, ham pieces or ham bone with meat, salt, peppercorns, black pepper

Method:   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 sweet and sour red cabbage

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Made with onion, brown sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, water, vinegar, red cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy chipotle meatballs and potatoes

Cheesy Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes

Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for braised short ribs

Braised Short Ribs

Made with beer, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried parsley, seasoned salt, garlic powder, oil, short ribs, onion, water

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 brunswick stew

Brunswick Stew

Made with onion, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, bbq pork, bbq beef, boneless chicken chunks, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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