Dust off that trusty crock pot of yours because we're going to semi-skillfully throw some apples and crumbs together for dessert. It's all about liberating flavors with minimal work and...
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.
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Mexican Chicken and Corn Chili
This chunky chicken chili is slow cooked overnight with salsa, the chicken is shredded, then mixed with Mexi-corn, pinto beans, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Glazed Ham
Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pineapple-Cranberry Pork Loin
Made with cloves, cranberry sauce, nutmeg, pork loin roast, salt, black pepper, crushed pineapple
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Pumpkin Sausage Soup
The flavors of pork sausage and creamy pumpkin puree marry well in this slow cooked, hearty soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Creamy, Cheesy, Broccoli Casserole
Want to get more greens in your dinner? This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole will have you craving the nutritious, cruciferous veggie.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches
Made with Italian salad dressing mix, chuck roast, beef consomme, beef au jus
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Smoked Sausage Gumbo
Here's a no-nonsense approach to making a delicious smoked sausage gumbo with traditional ingredients. Gather your broth, spices, and veggies, and let the slow cooker work its...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Lamb Shoulder
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cajun Chicken, Sausage & Rice
It's not Cajun if it doesn't start with peppers, celery, and onion! The holy Cajun vegetable trinity is here, alongside sausage, chicken, and rice for a yummy...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Shrimp Pasta
The creamy cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the shrimp adds a nice touch of protein in this tangy crock pot recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Bananas Foster
Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef Stew With Mushrooms
A traditional style slow-cooked beef stew with button mushrooms
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peppery Red Onions
Slow-cooked red onions are borderline magical. How does so much flavor come from such a humble ingredient? You'll want to put these sweet and spicy onion slices on everything.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Veal And Tomato Stew
Easiest veal ever. Just brown the meat in a pan before tossing it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes. Perfect with some wilted greens on the side.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Fajitas
The crock pot is a great way to make fajitas! No grill, no mess!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Christmas Wassail
A citrus wassail with light spice flavors. It's made with apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Boiled Peanuts
When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Black-Eyed Peas And Ham Hocks
Black-eyed peas meet meaty ham hocks in this crock pot recipe. Cook low and slow, then spice things up with black pepper and hot sauce for a deliciously easy meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basil Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Made with onion, ground sirloin, quick-cooking oats, dried oregano, fresh basil, egg white, Romano cheese, flour, olive oil, crushed tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
French Pot Roast
Made with water, green pepper, boneless round or chuck roast, flour, oil, condensed onion soup
Method: electric skillet/wok, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
If you've got a slow-cooker addiction, lasagna is the next dish you can tackle in your crockpot. Not just any lasagna, either--creamy chicken alfredo lasagna.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ravioli Meal
This easy dinner just takes minutes to throw together in the crock pot. It's also easy to vary the ingredients. Try a meat-based pasta sauce with cheese ravioli. Or make it a vegetarian...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Acorn Squash Soup
Made with carrots, onion, chicken broth, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, dry sherry, salt, black pepper, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Colorful Chicken And Rice
The easiest set-it-and-forget-it chicken and rice because you don't even need to cook the rice separately. You can make it as colorful as you like with whatever spare veggies...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Corn Casserole
Cream cheese and a touch of sugar thrown into the crockpot turns some ordinary corn kernels into a warm, craveable side dish perfect for any occasion.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet And Tangy Hot Dogs
A bit of brown sugar in the sauce really gets the sweet and savory combo going for these crowd-pleasing hot dogs.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Polynesian Chicken
This delicious Pacific Island style recipe is made with chicken thighs that are seasoned and cooked in the crock pot with pineapple, soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, and snow peas.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken
Great basic crockpot teriyaki recipe. The pineapple brings a sweet and savory dynamic to the table, and you can throw in all sorts of veggies like broccoli or snap peas if...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy White Chipotle Chili
Spicy chicken chili made with cooked chicken, onion powder, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, cannellini beans, lime juice and cilantro.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Chicken Cordon Bleu
Made with cream of chicken soup, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butter, bread crumbs, deli ham, Creole seasoning, pepper jack cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Samuel Adams Green Chile Stew
A hearty slow cooked stew made with beef, potatoes, green chiles, beef stock, seasonings, and beer.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not pour up a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Sausage Stuffing
Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the boxed stuff.
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Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Bean Chili Sin Carne
Made with tomatoes, black beans, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, seasoned salt, garlic, tomato paste
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sloppy Jane Sandwiches
The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick dogs over...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tropical Tea
Made with cinnamon stick, orange, tea bags, water, sugar, honey, orange juice, pineapple juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cider Pork Stew
The apple cider not only adds flavor but helps tenderize the pork while it cooks.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock Pot Candy
This slow cooked candy is the perfect treat for any festive occasion. It's creamy, crunchy and oh-so-chocolaty! The combination of chocolate and peanuts create a unique sweet and salty...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apple Cobbler Topped With Fruit and Nut Cereal
Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you will wake up...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Thai curry anything is usually good, but Thai curry in the crockpot makes it even better. This coconut milk chicken curry is mixed with fresh cauliflower, green beans, and bamboo...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Smoky Shredded Sirloin Soft Tacos
Beef sirloin is slow cooked with onions and green peppers in a tangy sauce made with red wine, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, liquid smoke, cumin and hot sauce. Serve with...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hobo Stew
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, water, tomato soup, ground turkey or beef, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ground Beef Pasta Goulash
This ground beef pasta goulash is a hearty and delicious meal that your whole family will love. This recipe is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb
This recipe combines the wonderful flavors of rosemary and garlic with succulent lamb for a mouthwatering slow cooker dish that is incredibly easy to make.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Shredded Pork Wraps
Pork is slow cooked in salsa, shredded, then piled into flour tortillas with lettuce and cheese.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pulled Pork With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce
Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Vegan Chili
Even non-vegans will love this hearty, meatless black bean chili. Cooked in the crock pot means the flavors will be well melded.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Ranch Soup
This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, filling, and full of flavor. Beef, tomatoes, corn, and beans get souped up with Ranch and taco seasoning mixes in the slow cooker.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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