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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    Creamy Cabbage-Pork Stew

    6 reviews

    Savory flavors blend beautifully in this hearty recipe from field editor Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. “This stew can...


    Dilled Pot Roast

    5 reviews

    It is hard to believe that this mouthwatering pot roast comes together so easily. Amy Lingren from Jacksonville, Florida relies...


    Amazing Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

    14 reviews

    I love Chinese takeout food, but I know that it’s very high in sodium and fat. So I got to...


    Soy-Ginger Pot Roast

    8 reviews

    My husband really likes roast beef, and I really like my slow cooker. I brought in Asian influences for an...


    Hash Browns with Ham

    3 reviews

    Convenient grocery store items like frozen hash browns and a can of chicken soup make this an easy-to-make dish. Both...


    Rosemary Mushroom Chicken

    14 reviews

    A delicate hint of rosemary lightly seasons the rich, creamy mushroom gravy in this savory dish. Cooking the chicken and...


    Root Beer BBQ Ribs

    10 reviews

    The slow cooker does a great job of creating super tender and juicy ribs. The yummy sauce has a mildly...


    Butterscotch Fruit Dip

    1 review

    If you like the sweetness of butterscotch chips, you'll enjoy this warm rum-flavored fruit dip. I serve it with apple...

    Stuffed Cabbage Casserole

    10 reviews

    "I came up with this recipe because I love the taste of cabbage rolls, but don't always have the time...


    Spinach and Sausage Lasagna

    4 reviews

    Dig into rich layers of home-style lasagna featuring plenty of Italian sausage and gooey cheeses. No-cook noodles, frozen spinach and...


    Fiesta Corn and Beans

    1 review

    Bursting with southwestern flavors, the zesty veggie medley here can be served as a side dish or a meatless meal-in-one....


    Hearty Cheese Tortellini

    29 reviews

    This is an easy, wonderful recipe that is simple enough for an everyday meal but good enough for company. It...


    Creamy Artichoke Dip

    9 reviews

    My sister Teresa got this recipe from a friend and she passed it along. It's loaded with cheese, artichokes and...


    Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip

    1 review

    During the hectic holiday season, my slow cooker works overtime. I fill it with a savory bacon dip and watch...


    Slow-Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip

    9 reviews

    This rich and creamy dip is perfect for special occasions. It tastes especially good when served warm with crackers. The...


    Slow-Cooker Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

    2 reviews

    A neighbor shared the recipe for this wonderful fruit sauce with me. It's a great way to use up a...


    Beef Brisket in Beer

    5 reviews

    One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning...

    Turkey Meatballs and Sauce

    6 reviews

    My sweetie and I have fought the battle of the bulge forever. This is my less-fattening take on meatballs. They’re...


    Mexican Pot Roast Filling

    8 reviews

    My son's friends used to request this recipe when they came over, and 10 years later they're still talking about...


    Round Steak Italiano

    22 reviews

    My mom used to make this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The
    gravy is especially dense and...


    Meatball Cabbage Rolls

    9 reviews

    My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her...


    Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork

    18 reviews

    You can put this roast in the slow cooker and then forget about it, knowing it will be moist and...


    Maple Mustard Chicken

    34 reviews

    My husband loves this chicken dish. It calls for only five ingredients, and we try to have them all on...

    Tandoori Chicken Panini

    1 review

    The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked...


    Slow-Cooker Christmas Punch

    3 reviews

    This holiday, why not indulge in a warm ruby red punch made in the slow cooker? We use cinnamon and...


    Caribbean Chicken Stew

    1 review

    I lived with a family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook. I lightened up...


    Sweet Onion Creamed Corn

    1 review

    A friend from church gave me this easy and delicious recipe more than 40 years ago, and I still make...


    Satisfying Beef Stew

    11 reviews

    This beef stew is so hearty and tastes even better the next day—if there are leftovers! It goes great with...


    Cranberry Turkey Breast with Gravy

    4 reviews

    This is wonderful served for a main holiday meal, because it's so convenient. The turkey turns out tender and moist....