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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    Italian Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    10 reviews

    Enjoy all the flavors of Italian sausage sandwiches with this healthier alternative. —Lia Dellario, Middleport, New York


    Great Northern Bean Chili

    1 review

    Seven ingredients makes this mild version of a Southwestern chicken chili. I like to add a dash of hot sauce...


    Simple Tender Pork Chops

    9 reviews

    “My family has enjoyed these simple pork chops for years,” writes Patricia Dick from her home in Anderson, Indiana. “They...


    Pizza Dip

    12 reviews

    Everybody loves this simple dip. If you have any left over, spoon it on toasted English muffins for a great...


    Whiskey Barbecue Pork

    7 reviews

    The ingredient list may seem long for this saucy pork, but most of these items are common things you’ll already...


    Holiday Wassail Punch

    2 reviews

    This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced...


    Beef Roast with Gravy

    22 reviews

    I always asked Mom to fix this for special occasions just to smell the aroma of that rich gravy as...


    Sweet Potato Stuffing

    7 reviews

    Mom likes to make sure there will be enough stuffing to satisfy our large family. For our holiday gatherings, she...

    Pumpkin Harvest Beef Stew

    8 reviews

    By the time the stew is done simmering and a batch of bread finishes baking, the house smells absolutely wonderful....


    Lemon Chicken with Gravy

    6 reviews

    Chicken tenders are nicely seasoned with tantalizing lemon and thyme flavors in this recipe. It's especially tasty with brown rice....


    Cranberry-Dijon Pork Roast

    14 reviews

    Five everyday ingredients are all you need for this sweet and tangy pork roast. —Mary-Ellen Steele, Bristol, Connecticut


    Hungarian Stew

    4 reviews

    "As the owner of a fitness center, I rely on a slow cooker many days to create a wonderful meal...


    Slow-Cooker Pea Soup

    34 reviews

    This slow cooker soup is one of my favorite meals to make during a busy workweek. When I get home...


    Grandma Schwartz’s Rouladen

    4 reviews

    This was one of my Grandma Schwartz's recipes. Grandpa Schwartz was a German butcher and this was one of his...


    Easy Citrus Ham

    2 reviews

    I created this recipe many years ago with items I already had on hand. Since then, it has become a...


    Warm Spiced Cider Punch

    3 reviews

    This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The...


    Harvest Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland

    Chicken with Noodles and Gravy

    2 reviews

    When this homey chicken dish comes out of the slow cooker, the golden, creamy sauce coats the noodles and the...


    Brisket with Cranberry Gravy

    13 reviews

    Cranberry sauce adds a pleasant sweetness to this slow-cooked brisket. Use jellied sauce instead of whole berry sauce if you...


    Beef with Red Wine Gravy

    10 reviews

    Slow-cooker convenience means you can prep this entree in the morning and come home to a hot meal all ready...


    Garlic-Apple Pork Roast

    30 reviews

    This is the meal I have become famous for, and it is so simple. The garlic and apple flavors really...


    Homemade Italian Pork Chops

    5 reviews

    Tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, basil and garlic gives Italian flavor to tender chops. "This is one of the few...


    Roast Beef with Gravy

    8 reviews

    "Start this simple roast in the morning and you'll have savory slices of meat and gravy ready at suppertime," writes...

    Family-Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

    9 reviews

    Friends will rave over it, too. Serve over pasta, and round out the meal with a simple salad and garlic...


    Chicken Thighs with Sausage

    11 reviews

    Whether you’re serving your family or special guests, this comforting entree hits the spot on cold winter nights. —Joanna Iovino,...


    Shredded Barbecue Beef

    5 reviews

    "I work for the Delaware Department of Transportation and prepare this simple dish during storm emergencies or for lunch get-togethers,"...


    Teriyaki Pork Roast

    11 reviews

    With three kids and a husband who works full time and attends school, it's fair to say we have a...


    Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

    1 review

    "Our family loves these tasty shredded beef sandwiches with their mild barbecue flavor," writes Fran Frerichs from Gurley, Nebraska. The...


    Hawaiian Pork Roast with Pineapple

    13 reviews

    This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. It’s wonderful with rice or potatoes and any vegetable. It also...