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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    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy

    I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's...


    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...


    Smoky Baked Beans

    20 reviews

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...


    Texican Chili

    15 reviews

    This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...


    Italian Shredded Pork Stew

    11 reviews

    Need a warm meal for a chilly night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew that’s brightened with fresh sweet potatoes, kale...

    Southwestern Breakfast Slow-Cooker Casserole

    I created this recipe for a breakfast-for-dinner meal one day, and now it’s become a favorite on chilly mornings. Such...


    Slow-Cooker Spiced Fruit

    My late aunt who lived in Hawaii gave me this cherished recipe. She would prepare a traditional tropical meal for...


    Smoked Sausage Gumbo

    18 reviews

    Serve up the flavors of the bayou! You'll leave the table satisfied, as it's chock-full of veggies, seasonings and sausage....


    Chalupas

    4 reviews

    This chalupa recipe is such a refreshing change of pace from traditional chili. It's also fun to serve to guests....


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    Pumpkin Pie Pudding

    29 reviews

    My husband loves anything pumpkin, and this creamy, comforting pumpkin pudding recipe is one of his favorites. We make our...


    Swedish Meatballs Alfredo

    11 reviews

    I'm a big fan of this potluck-perfect dish. It takes much less time than many other slow-cooker recipes. Plus, it's...

    Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

    87 reviews

    My friend Caroline Gray and I came up with this creamy slow-cooker white chicken chili. It's unusual because it calls...


    Slow-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

    10 reviews

    My mother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It's a wonderfully tasty dish to share around the dinner table....


    Chipotle Chili

    14 reviews

    This thick slow-cooker chipotle chili is special to me because it cooks itself while I’m at work. My family and...


    California Tamale Pie

    9 reviews

    When I serve California Tamale Pie, I know I’ll see smiles on the faces of everyone at the table. With...


    Slow Cooker Shredded Turkey Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This easy and simple slow-cooked sandwich gets its flavor from bottled beer and onion soup mix. In total, it only...


    Ground Beef Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

    30 reviews

    With two types of sauces, ground beef, spinach and three kinds of cheese, this dish is super hearty and goes...