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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 cajun chicken cordon bleu

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

recipe for black eyed peas with ham and peppers

Black Eyed Peas With Ham And Peppers

Made with salt and pepper, dried black-eyed peas, ham, tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, chicken broth, celery

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easter ham

Easter Ham

Not overly sweet, not overly salty, this crock pot ham recipe is ideal for Easter or any time. Bonus: clean up is a breeze!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pumpkin bread

Pumpkin Bread

Made with soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, flour, pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white chicken chili

White Chicken Chili

Sauteing the chicken first in this chili recipe helps give it a good texture and speeds up the cooking time. The recipe calls for navy beans but great northern beans will work just...

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

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recipe for raspberry fudge brownies

Raspberry Fudge Brownies

These slow cooker chocolate raspberry brownies are absolutely decadent. Made from scratch using simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in canning jars in the slow cooker.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for garden fresh minestrone soup

Garden Fresh Minestrone Soup

Squash, carrots and green beans slow-cooked in broth with tomatoes and pasta make a fresh and healthy soup whether from the garden or the produce aisle.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek beans

Greek Beans

Made with dried parsley, black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, butter beans, tomatoes

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


recipe for glazed pears

Glazed Pears

Made with apricot preserves, cinnamon stick, pears, apple juice, vanilla extract, butter

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

recipe for sweet potato stuffing

Sweet Potato Stuffing

Made with salt, sage, poultry seasoning, celery, onion, butter, bread crumbs, sweet potato, chicken broth, pecans

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tropical tea

Tropical Tea

Made with cinnamon stick, orange, tea bags, water, sugar, honey, orange juice, pineapple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for creamy cauliflower bisque

Creamy Cauliflower Bisque

Made with baking potatoes, yellow onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, evaporated milk, margarine, salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pineapple pork

Pineapple Pork

Boneless pork roast is slow cooked in a mixture of crushed pineapple, onion, bell pepper, carrots, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and ginger.

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

recipe for rustic short ribs with mustard sauce

Rustic Short Ribs With Mustard Sauce

Rich, complex flavors of French cuisine meet the ease of a crockpot in this recipe. Braised short ribs paired with vegetables make up a hearty plate of countryside...

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


recipe for black bean chili sin carne

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

recipe for pozole

Pozole

Slow cooker pozole is a delicious Mexican stew that is made with chicken, pork, and hominy. This hearty dish is perfect for an evening when you are in need of some comfort food.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for creamy chicken stew

Creamy Chicken Stew

Made with black pepper, basil, skinned and boned uncooked chicken breast, carrots, onion, celery, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for red wine cranberry sauce

Red Wine Cranberry Sauce

Souse up your cranberry sauce this holiday season. Red wine enhances the flavor of the cranberries in ways you won't believe!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sausage pepper sandwiches

Sausage Pepper Sandwiches

Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your doorstep -...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for orange zinger cheesecake

Orange Zinger Cheesecake

This orange zinger cheesecake may be just the recipe you need. Its combination of cream cheese and tofu in the filling, paired with the zesty kick of fresh orange juice...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for meatballs with sweet orange chipotle

Meatballs With Sweet Orange Chipotle

Tender meatballs are served with a slow cooked sauce made with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and orange zest.

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

recipe for pork and fettuccine casserole

Pork And Fettuccine Casserole

Made with spinach fettuccine, pork tenderloin, onions, butter, paprika, caraway seed, salt and pepper, tomatoes, red wine, sour cream

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

recipe for colorful chicken and rice

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


recipe for hot apple cider

Hot Apple Cider

Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shredded pork wraps

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

recipe for lowfat mushroom stroganoff

Lowfat Mushroom Stroganoff

This mushroom stroganoff is an awesome twist on the classic beef sauce, and it's low-fat to boot. Portobellos are slow-cooked in beef broth and red wine for deep flavor.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chocolate cheesecake

Chocolate Cheesecake

This chocolate cheesecake is hiding a healthy secret in its protein-packed chocolate filling. Tofu helps keep the cheesecake nice and thick without you even knowing it's there.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy white chipotle chili

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

recipe for ham & bean chowder

Ham & Bean Chowder

A rich chowder made with canned pork and beans, tomato soup, smoked ham, onion, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for curry cauliflower soup

Curry Cauliflower Soup

A healthy, veggie-packed soup is such a perfect cool weather lunch. This tomato and cauliflower bowl is sure to leave you feeling revitalized and full of energy for the rest of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mulled wine

Mulled Wine

Red wine infused with warming cinnamon and cloves and topped off with a bright slice of lemon makes a magnificent mug for those chilly winter evenings.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sweet dark and crunchy nougats

Sweet Dark and Crunchy Nougats

Made with dark chocolate, honey roasted peanuts, animal cracker cookies, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for honey glazed ham

Honey Glazed Ham

Change this recipe up by substituting maple syrup for the honey. Delicious!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rosemary and red pepper chicken

Rosemary And Red Pepper Chicken

Made with cornstarch, vermouth, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, turkey Italian sausages, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for porridge

Porridge

This isn't your normal Goldie Locks porridge. Slow cooked is the key to a silky, smooth wheat and rolled oats breakfast. Plumped with raisins and apples is the perfect way to start the day.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for caribbean chicken & butternut squash

Caribbean Chicken & Butternut Squash

Made with salt, fresh ginger root, curry powder, chicken thighs, butternut squash, onion, diced tomatoes, water or broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for southwestern chicken chili

Southwestern Chicken Chili

Flavors of the southwest go into this slow cooked chili made with chicken, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for batter-topped peach cobbler

Batter-Topped Peach Cobbler

With sliced peaches on the bottom and peach nectar in the batter, this cobbler gets a fruity double dose. Just imagine a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the hot...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for garlic chicken alfredo

Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Fix and forget with this easy recipe made with boneless chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic, mushrooms, and fettuccine pasta.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for french pot roast

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

recipe for slow & spicy chili

Slow & Spicy Chili

Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

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


recipe for vegetarian split pea soup

Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Split peas and leeks, two underused ingredients in one nutritious recipe. This vegetarian slow-cooker soup is perfect for chilly autumn days, and makes great leftovers for the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey sloppy joes

Turkey Sloppy Joes

These sloppy joes have two twists to them. First, they are made with turkey instead of beef. And second, they are made in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for white pizza fondue

White Pizza Fondue

This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white beans with sun dried tomatoes

White Beans with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for scotch broth

Scotch Broth

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cuban pork

Cuban Pork

Pork is marinated overnight in a citrus and spice mixture and then slow cooked with sliced onions until tender enough to shred. Serve it on tortillas with pico de gallo, lettuce, and...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheese enchilada chowder

Cheese Enchilada Chowder

Made with Monterey jack cheese, milk, black beans, diced tomatoes, frozen whole kernel corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, enchilada sauce, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slowcooked mashed potatoes

Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes

The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basil and orange carrots

Basil And Orange Carrots

An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids to eat...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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