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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    Barbecued Beef Chili

    10 reviews

    Served with a hot loaf of bread and a side salad, this slow-cooker chili makes a hearty meal. The recipe...


    Chicken Soft Tacos

    11 reviews

    My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I...


    Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Carrots and Ham Hocks

    6 reviews

    In less than half an hour, I can have the ingredients for my satisfying pea soup simmering away in my...


    Beef Roast Dinner

    12 reviews

    Because this healthy dish is slow-cooked, you can use less expensive roasts with results as mouthwatering as the more costly...


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    Traditional Beef Stew

    12 reviews

    The aroma of this traditional beef stew is irresistible, making it impossible not to dig in the moment you walk...


    Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

    11 reviews

    Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread...


    Creamy Bratwurst Stew

    26 reviews

    A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that...


    Slow-Cooked Coffee Pot Roast

    28 reviews

    My family raves about my gravy when I prepare this recipe. Whenever I'm fishing for compliments, this pot roast is...

    Shredded Beef Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Cola is the secret ingredient in this delicious slow-cooked beef. Coated with a well-seasoned sauce, the tender meat gets its...


    Italian Chili

    4 reviews

    By adding Italian seasoning and fresh veggies, our Test Kitchen put an Italian spin on traditional Southwestern-style chili and created...


    Ham Barbecue

    9 reviews

    I’ve turned to this recipe countless times. The sandwiches are tasty and so easy to make, and leftovers are perfect...


    Chicken Stew

    12 reviews

    Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. Chicken, vegetables and...


    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....


    So-Easy Coq au Vin

    3 reviews

    Here’s my adaptation of the beloved French dish. I substituted boneless skinless chicken breasts for a lighter, easy coq au...


    Spiced Chili

    11 reviews

    My father was a cook in the Army and taught me the basics in the kitchen. My childhood baby-sitter inspired...


    Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

    18 reviews

    Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...


    Huli Huli Chicken Thighs

    4 reviews

    I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a...

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef

    14 reviews

    This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that...


    Slow-Cooker Garlic-Sesame Beef

    3 reviews

    My mom received this marinade recipe from a neighbor while she lived in Seoul, South Korea, which is where I...


    Steak Strips with Dumplings

    10 reviews

    Take in a parade on the Fourth or spend a day by the lake and come home to this slow-cooked...


    Sweet and Spicy Jerk Ribs

    13 reviews

    This no-fuss recipe takes just minutes to prepare. With its sweet, fruity sauce, these ribs will become an anytime favorite...


    Tender Barbecued Chicken

    4 reviews

    After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this...


    Chipotle Pulled Chicken

    12 reviews

    At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken...

    Overnight Cherry-Almond Oatmeal

    29 reviews

    Would you like breakfast ready for you when the sun comes up? If so, try my hot cereal. It's so...


    Slow-Cooker Chili Sloppy Joes

    20 reviews

    On hot summer days, this dish cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the...


    Slow-Cooker Golombki

    11 reviews

    I modified my mom's classic Polish dish to fit my hectic life. Instead of boiling the cabbage and then filling...


    Lentil and Pasta Stew

    4 reviews

    Warm up with a big bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs stew that’s chock-full of chopped smoked sausage, hearty veggies and tender...


    Veggie Potato Soup

    18 reviews

    Chock-full of potatoes, this vegetarian potato soup is as filling as it is flavorful. Serve on cold winter nights with...


    Barbecue Pork Tacos with Apple Slaw

    6 reviews

    We celebrate taco Tuesdays, so I keep things interesting by switching up the varieties. These pork tacos are super simple...