Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    Pineapple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

    My husband doesn't think it is a meal without meat. I prefer something lighter, so this recipe satisfies us both....


    Caribbean Bread Pudding

    A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to...


    Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes with Apples

    This foolproof winner is easy to prepare and makes a beautiful alternative to traditional sweet potatoes. To save time, make...


    Banana Applesauce

    The recipe has evolved for the many years we have made it. This version has been a favorite at our...


    Manchester Stew

    While in college, I studied abroad. At the time, I was a vegetarian and was pleasantly surprised at how delicious...


    Broccoli-Cheddar Hash Browns

    Need a new go-to comfort food? Hash browns will fit the bill. This gooey combo of tender potatoes and broccoli...


    Mexican Pork Roast

    Friends who live in Mexico shared this dish with me years ago. They cooked the roast in a clay pot...


    Egg Noodle Lasagna

    Mary Oberlin of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania was lucky enough to receive this recipe from one of her friends. The perfect take-along...

    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


    Slow Cooker Fruit Compote

    I use canned goods and my slow cooker to whip up an old-fashioned treat that’s loaded with sweet fruits. It...


    Ginger Applesauce

    When it's apple-picking time, it's also time for all the delightful treats you can make with them, including applesauce. This...


    Fruited Pot Roast

    This is a wonderful variation of classic pot roast. My family really enjoys it. The fruit is a nice change...


    Pork Roast Dinner

    I am single and love to cook, so I often cook for friends that either don't cook or who work...


    Healthy Greek Bean Dip

    This crowd-pleasing appetizer is healthy to boot! Folks will love to eat their veggies when they can dip them in...


    Creamy Chicken and Beef

    Bacon and canned cream of Mushroom soup dress up tender chicken in Jane Thocher's recipe. "I relied on this dish...


    Apple-Pear Compote

    Apples and pears are almost always popular, so this warm, comforting dessert recipe is great for potlucks or other get-togethers....


    Simple Swedish Meatballs

    18 reviews

    When my husband packs these saucy slow-cooked meatballs in his lunch, all his work buddies wish they had their own!...

    Beer-Braised Pulled Ham

    8 reviews

    To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible....


    Southern Pot Roast

    4 reviews

    Cajun seasoning adds kick to this tender beef roast that's served with a corn and tomato mixture. It is an...


    Turkey Leg Pot Roast

    11 reviews

    Well-seasoned turkey legs and tender veggies make an ideal dinner for a crisp fall day. And the recipe couldn't be...


    Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the...


    Asian Pork Chops

    2 reviews

    I have always enjoyed Asian food, and when I had pork chops, I put this recipe together to create my...


    Cuban-Style Pork Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    Loaded with tangy flavor, this is a lighter version of a favorite restaurant-style sandwich. If you don’t have a panini...

    Tender Slow Cooker Pork Chops

    7 reviews

    These chops turn out nice and tender, and fall apart easily after being slow cooked. The tomatoey sauce is nice...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    14 reviews

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...


    Viennese Coffee

    3 reviews

    This isn't your regular cup of Joe! Dress it up with chocolate, whipped cream and more, making it a drink...


    Mushroom-Beef Spaghetti Sauce

    4 reviews

    “I got the recipe for this sauce in a recipe exchange and wish I could credit the person who gave...


    Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

    14 reviews

    Convenient frozen hash browns are the secret behind the cheesy slow-cooker potatoes I cook up for potlucks and big group...


    Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon

    12 reviews

    Every time I take this super rich corn to a holiday potluck or work party, I leave with an empty...