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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 red hot caramel apples

Red Hot Caramel Apples

Made with ground cinnamon, caramels, butter, apples, apple juice, brown sugar, red hot candies

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican beef stew

Mexican Beef Stew

Made with diced tomatoes, frozen small pearl onions, chili powder, taco seasoning mix, beef stew meat, black beans, Mexicorn whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 turkey and vegetable stew

Turkey And Vegetable Stew

Made with garlic, ground thyme, dried basil, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, all-purpose flour, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for rice breakfast

Rice Breakfast

Made with lemon juice, vanilla extract, brown rice, millet, barley, water, dates

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for smoky tex-mex beef and two-bean stew

Smoky Tex-Mex Beef And Two-Bean Stew

Made with beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning mix, chickpeas, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and spicy kielbasa

Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

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 beef chili con queso dip

Beef Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with green chiles, ground beef, chili without beans, process cheese product

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 cheesy potato soup

Cheesy Potato Soup

Made with half and half, American cheese, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, white pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey and apple cider glazed roast pork

Honey and Apple Cider Glazed Roast Pork

Made with Dijon mustard, molasses, honey, apple cider, boneless pork roast, salt and pepper, apples, ground ginger, brown sugar

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mushroom barley chicken

Mushroom Barley Chicken

Made with salt, butter, chicken pieces, mushrooms, pearled barley, carrots, onion, celery, chicken broth, poultry seasoning

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy tomato-vodka soup

Creamy Tomato-Vodka Soup

Made with sugar, salt, parsley, vodka, olive oil, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, Italian plum tomatoes, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for big easy chicken gumbo

Big Easy Chicken Gumbo

Made with parsley, okra, white rice, chicken breast, bacon fat, green bell pepper, celery, chicken broth, tomatoes, salt and white pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 braised lamb with garlic and rosemary

Braised Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary

Made with lemon, red wine or chicken stock, Dijon mustard, kosher or coarse sea salt, black pepper, boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, garlic, yellow onion...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for five cheeses and macaroni

Five Cheeses And Macaroni

Made with Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, macaroni pasta, butter or margarine, flour, milk, dry mustard, cottage cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, Colby cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop, oven
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 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 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 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 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 cheesy cereal snack mix

Cheesy Cereal Snack Mix

Made with butter, pretzel rods, Wheat Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, garlic salt, seasoned salt, celery salt, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pot roasted chicken and vegetables

Pot Roasted Chicken And Vegetables

Made with cornstarch, salt and pepper, chicken, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, carrot, onion, garlic, tarragon

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 cajun pecans

Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

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 raspberry glazed turkey meat balls

Raspberry Glazed Turkey Meat Balls

Made with egg, raspberry fruit spread or preserves, raspberry vinegar, chili sauce, cardamom, salt, black pepper, ground turkey, quick-cooking oats, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for reese's fondue

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


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 southwestern pork stew

Southwestern Pork Stew

Made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes with mild chilies, onion, garlic, pork boneless top loin, cornmeal, cumin, dried oregano, salt, chili beans in sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for strawberry rhubarb sauce

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Made with vanilla ice cream, rhubarb, sugar, ground ginger, orange peel, cinnamon stick, strawberries, white grape juice, pound cake

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 turkey meatballs in cranberry barbecue sauce

Turkey Meatballs In Cranberry Barbecue Sauce

Made with ground red pepper, black pepper, soy sauce, cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, egg white, ground turkey, green onion, orange peel

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 sweet bean chili

Sweet Bean Chili

Made with onion, bacon, baked beans, red kidney beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, vinegar, ground beef

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

recipe for lemon-herb chicken and pasta

Lemon-Herb Chicken And Pasta

Made with whipping cream, frozen chicken tenders, lemon herb sauce mix, summer squash or zucchini, water, green onions, black pepper, salt, frozen peas, pasta

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lamb tagine

Lamb Tagine

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, saffron threads, beef consomme, frozen pearl onions, prunes, all-purpose flour, water, couscous

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy black and red bean soup

Spicy Black And Red Bean Soup

Made with Italian-style stewed tomatoes, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, garlic, vegetable broth, sugar, frozen corn, kidney beans, black beans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini

Made with vermicelli or angel hair pasta, mushrooms, chicken broth, cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, chicken or turkey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 sugared pecans or walnuts

Sugared Pecans or Walnuts

Made with ground ginger, ground cinnamon, pecans or walnut, butter, powdered sugar, ground allspice, ground cloves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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