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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 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 spinach, chicken and wild rice soup

Spinach, Chicken And Wild Rice Soup

Made with fresh spinach, chicken or turkey, water, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, wild rice, dried thyme, black pepper

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 goulash with noodles

Goulash with Noodles

Made with caraway seeds, egg noodles, crushed tomatoes, beef rump or other pot roast, vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray, onions, fresh mushrooms, water, paprika, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tenderloin teriyaki

Tenderloin Teriyaki

Enjoy the savory combination of pork tenderloin rubbed with a ginger and teriyaki mixture, slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and onions in simple recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 curried beef

Curried Beef

Made with beef broth, black pepper, round steak, flour, curry powder, garlic, raisins, apples, onion, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 polish sausage and cabbage soup

Polish Sausage And Cabbage Soup

Made with chicken broth, potatoes, coleslaw mix, onion, caraway seeds, Polish sausage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sloppy joe dip

Sloppy Joe Dip

Made with ground beef, sloppy joe sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 italian cheese dip

Italian Cheese Dip

Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

recipe for chickpea (garbanzo) soup

Chickpea (Garbanzo) Soup

Made with caraway seeds, dill weed, dried chickpeas, water, ham hock, celery, onion, carrots, beef bouillon, chicken bouillon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for asian short ribs

Asian Short Ribs

Made with cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, beef short ribs, carrots, green cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican corn chowder

Mexican Corn Chowder

Made with Monterey jack cheese, potatoes, cream style corn, whole kernel corn, chicken bouillon granules, diced green chilies, margarine, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese

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

recipe for dessert pears

Dessert Pears

Made with orange juice, cornstarch, ground ginger, pears, brown sugar, maple flavored syrup, butter or margarine, orange peel

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for louisiana seafood stew with chicken and sausage

Louisiana Seafood Stew With Chicken And Sausage

Made with all-purpose flour, tomato paste, black peppercorns, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic, celery, onions, sweet Italian sausage, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken enchilada casserole

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Made with black beans, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, whole kernel corn with peppers, cooked diced chicken, chili powder, black pepper, salt, chopped green chile peppers...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatloaf and potatoes

Meatloaf And Potatoes

Made with small red potatoes, milk, brown gravy mix, egg, cracker crumbs or plain bread crumbs, salt, onion, green bell pepper, ground chuck

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for saucy green peas and onions

Saucy Green Peas And Onions

Made with grated nutmeg, Cheddar cheese, half and half, flour, Creole seasoning, onion, butter, frozen green peas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barley potato and amaranth stew

Barley Potato And Amaranth Stew

Made with water, barley, potato, amaranth, onion, frozen corn, garlic powder, fresh parsley, dried oregano, dried marjoram

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lemonade chicken

Lemonade Chicken

Made with ketchup, vinegar, chicken, flour, salt, oil, lemonade, brown sugar

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


recipe for waldorf astoria stew

Waldorf Astoria Stew

Made with tomato soup, sugar, beef sirloin, potatoes, carrots, celery, frozen pearl onions, whole tomatoes, dry minced onion, quick cooking tapioca

Method:   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 wheat berry stew

Wheat Berry Stew

Made with green bell peppers, black pepper, marinara sauce, Great Northern beans, wheat berries, potatoes, onion, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric

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 vegetable, bean, and ham soup

Vegetable, Bean, And Ham Soup

Made with ham stock, black pepper, thyme, salt, dry marrow or pea beans, ham bone, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion

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 cranberry orange relish

Cranberry Orange Relish

Made with cranberries, sugar, orange peel, orange juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for firecracker mix

Firecracker Mix

Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian fondue

Italian Fondue

Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef

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 red beans

Mexican Red Beans

Made with salt pork or bacon, salt, crushed red pepper, ground cumin, dried red beans, water, onion, diced tomatoes, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cinnamon apple bread pudding

Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding

Made with French bread, apple juice, butter, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, evaporated milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sausage-sauerkraut soup

Sausage-Sauerkraut Soup

Made with chicken stock, cream of mushroom soup, sauerkraut, onion, potato, celery, kielbasa, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, dried dill weed

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory apple-spiced pulled pork

Savory Apple-Spiced Pulled Pork

Made with apple juice, black pepper, boneless boston pork shoulder roast, onion, garlic, white vinegar, cilantro, dried oregano, cumin, kosher salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for basic turkey chili

Basic Turkey Chili

Made with ground oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, bay leaves, paprika, onion, Worcestershire sauce, dry red wine, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for white beer cheese dip

White Beer Cheese Dip

Made with Asadero cheese, beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, Tabasco sauce, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 cider and tequila hot toddy

Cider And Tequila Hot Toddy

Made with lime and lemon, apple cider, cranberry juice cocktail, tequila, orange liqueur

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for jalapeno roast beef sandwiches

Jalapeno Roast Beef Sandwiches

Made with salt and pepper, roast, beef stock, jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey breast with cranberry-onion gravy

Turkey Breast With Cranberry-Onion Gravy

Made with cornstarch, water, salt, whole turkey breast, cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, prepared yellow mustard

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 beef stifado

Beef Stifado

Made with sugar, water, lemon juice, beef top round steak, all-purpose flour, onions, tomato paste, dry red wine, cumin, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili beef short ribs

Chili Beef Short Ribs

Made with red kidney beans, onion, short ribs, vegetable oil, chili powder, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chunky beef and bean chili

Chunky Beef And Bean Chili

Made with salt and pepper, salsa, pinto beans, ground beef, onion, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 chicken curry with chutney and rice

Chicken Curry With Chutney And Rice

Made with fresh ginger root, lemon juice, curry powder, ground nutmeg, cumin, cardamom, ground cloves, cayenne pepper, orange marmalade, Major Grey Mango Chutney

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fresh apple coffee cake

Fresh Apple Coffee Cake

Baking doesn't have to be a meticulous art form; sometimes it's best when it's casual and easy, like with this fresh and fruity coffee cake crafted lazily in your crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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