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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 leb lebi (tunisian chickpea stew)

Leb Lebi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)

Made with black olives, cumin, chickpeas, vegetable stock, olive oil, onions, caraway seed, salt, peasant loaf

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spanish brown rice with sausage

Spanish Brown Rice With Sausage

Made with jalapeno pepper, spicy sausage, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown rice

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ratatouille

Ratatouille

Made with black pepper, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, zucchini, olive oil, dried basil, garlic

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

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recipe for curry-spiced lentils & spinach

Curry-Spiced Lentils & Spinach

Made with curry powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, turmeric, onion, garlic, lentils, converted rice, spinach

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy chicken and potato stew

Easy Chicken And Potato Stew

Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
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 fall lamb and vegetable stew

Fall Lamb And Vegetable Stew

Made with tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, salt, garlic, thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for incredible chili

Incredible Chili

Made with bacon, onions, pork loin, sirloin tip, ground chuck, tomato sauce, beer, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory shredded beef

Savory Shredded Beef

Made with garlic, dry onion soup mix, top round roast, condensed beef broth, beer

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 alfredo green bean casserole

Alfredo Green Bean Casserole

Made with frozen cut green beans, water chestnuts, roasted red bell pepper, Alfredo pasta sauce, French fried onions

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

recipe for blackberry bbq chicken

Blackberry BBQ Chicken

Made with honey, barbecue sauce, chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, oil, blackberries, blackberry or raspberry syrup

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 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 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 fabulous turkey breast

Fabulous Turkey Breast

Made with broccoli, potatoes, boneless turkey breast, olive oil, black pepper, salt, rosemary, garlic powder, chili powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian chicken pasta soup

Italian Chicken Pasta Soup

Made with pasta shells, diced tomatoes, boneless skinless chicken thighs, carrots, onion, garlic, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken, sausage and cabbage stew

Chicken, Sausage And Cabbage Stew

Made with sweet Italian sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cabbage, baby carrots, wild rice...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate frito candy

Chocolate Frito Candy

Made with peanuts or honey roasted nuts, fritos, pretzels, butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for red beans and pasta

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


recipe for very legal lemon poppy seed bread

Very Legal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Made with kosher salt, butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, poppy seeds, parchment paper, non-stick cooking spray

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 butterscotch pudding apple crisp

Butterscotch Pudding Apple Crisp

Made with vanilla ice cream, butter or margarine, tart apples, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, butterscotch pudding mix, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for santa fe chili cheese soup

Santa Fe Chili Cheese Soup

Made with taco seasoning mix, ground beef, Velveeta cheese, whole kernel corn, kidney beans, tomatoes with green chiles, stewed tomatoes

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

recipe for garlic pork roast and sweet potatoes

Garlic Pork Roast And Sweet Potatoes

Made with chicken broth, garlic, pork roast, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, sweet potatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 cheeseburger bites

Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 caramel apple nachos with cinnamon tortilla crisps

Caramel Apple Nachos With Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps

Made with quick-cooking tapioca, apple juice or apple cider, apples, margarine or butter, pecans, vanilla yogurt, sugar, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chipotle chili mole

Chipotle Chili Mole

Made with thyme, ground oregano, pinto or black beans, chipotle pepper, baking cocoa, red and green bell pepper, beef broth, brewed coffee, corn tortillas, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop, 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 san francisco stew

San Francisco Stew

Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot spicy lemonade punch

Hot Spicy Lemonade Punch

Made with lemon, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, cranberry juice, sugar, lemonade concentrate, water, honey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 smoked sausage and bean soup

Smoked Sausage And Bean Soup

Made with fresh parsley, kielbasa sausage, red potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, navy or cannellini beans, chicken broth, dried thyme, seasoned salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 mu shu chicken wraps

Mu Shu Chicken Wraps

Made with onion, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, flour tortillas or flatbread, hoisin sauce, salt and pepper, honey, ground ginger, broccoli coleslaw mix

Method:   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 zippy beef tips

Zippy Beef Tips

Made with rice, lemon-lime soda, dry onion soup mix, stew meat, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple cider pot roast

Apple Cider Pot Roast

Made with apple pie spice, chuck roast, oil, apple cider, beef broth, sweet onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery

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


recipe for meatless tortilla soup

Meatless Tortilla Soup

Made with chili powder, cumin, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, black pepper, lime, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef tostadas

Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for vegetarian chow mein

Vegetarian Chow Mein

Made with bean sprouts, ground ginger, tofu, celery, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy potatoes 'n' kielbasa

Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa

Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy mexican soup

Cheesy Mexican Soup

Made with tortilla chips, chicken broth or vegetable broth, zucchini, red or green bell pepper, onion, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chex party mix

Chex Party Mix

Made with seasoned salt, garlic powder, mixed nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, margarine or butter, Wheat Chex cereal, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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