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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    Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast

    17 reviews

    Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so...


    Apple Butter Pork with White Beans

    1 review

    This enticing dish is an entire dinner with meat, vegetables and beans, wonderful to come home to after I've run...


    Fiery Sweet Chicken Thighs

    This dish combines my love of spicy Thai food with a sweet, almost barbecue-like sauce. You can't beat the slow-cooker...


    Favorite Beef Roast Dinner

    1 review

    This is our family's favorite slow-cooked beef roast. My two children love it and always want seconds. I love putting...


    Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad

    My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It's as satisfying as...


    Loaded Broccoli-Cheese Potato Chowder

    12 reviews

    For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have...


    Barbacoa Tacos

    4 reviews

    These beef barbacoa tacos are even easier to make than the ground beef kind, because your slow cooker does all...


    Spicy Peruvian Potato Soup

    1 review

    This robust Peruvian soup (known there as locro de papa) has the comfort of potatoes and the warming spiciness of...

    Hungarian Treasure (Szekely Gulyas)

    6 reviews

    This combination of pork, sauerkraut, sour cream and paprika is heavenly served on buttery egg noodles with or without poppy...


    Slammin’ Lamb

    This meat is easy, flavorful and best when marinated overnight. You can even mix it up and freeze it until...


    Slow-Cooker Tropical Orange Cake

    Inspired by the fruity tropical flavors of my all-time favorite yogurt, this makes
    for a fresh, fun and comforting...


    Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip

    3 reviews

    You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn...


    Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...


    99 Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight

    You won't get stuck in a recipe rut thanks to these slow cooker chicken recipes. From breasts to thighs, barbecue...


    62 Slow Cooker Recipes Grandma Wishes She Knew 30 Years Ago

    Slow cookers may not have been around in Grandma’s day, but if they were, she would have wanted to make...


    Grandma’s Classic Recipes Made in a Slow Cooker

    For an easier spin on Grandma’s classic dinners, pull out your slow cooker!


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    34 Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love This Summer

    This summer, keep your commitment to eating healthy. Set up your slow cooker before heading outside, then come home to...

    Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

    2 reviews

    We love this easy slow-cooker recipe on Sunday afternoons. It's equally comforting and light for lunch or dinner. We serve...


    Bacon Breakfast Casserole

    7 reviews

    This easy breakfast dish allows me to make a comforting family favorite that doesn't take a lot of prep. It's...


    Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

    3 reviews

    Chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth of this soup, creating delicious flavor with no need for more...


    Overnight Peach Oatmeal

    4 reviews

    Hearty oatmeal combined with bright, sweet peaches make this slow-cooker recipe a perfect breakfast or brunch. This is an excellent...


    Slow-Cooker Strawberry Pudding Cake

    2 reviews

    I had these ingredients in my pantry and thought I'd experiment. The flavors are just like strawberry cheesecake—only in a...


    Chicken Tostadas

    1 review

    A couple of smart shortcut ingredients, specifically taco seasoning and canned tomatoes with green chiles, make these chicken tostadas a...

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    30 Slow Cooker BBQ Recipes

    When slow cooker ribs, BBQ chicken and pulled pork are on the menu, you know it’s gonna be a good...


    41 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make for Memorial Day

    Forget about the grill. We're using our trusty slow cooker instead! Dig into top-rated Memorial Day recipes, like creamed corn,...


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    66 Father’s Day Slow Cooker Recipes

    Treat Dad to a hearty meal, without adding a ton of work to your plate. These Father's Day slow cooker...


    11 Tacos You Can Make in Your Slow Cooker

    These savory slow cooker tacos make dinner as easy as it is tasty. The question is, which one to try...


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    54 Slow Cooker Recipes Your Kids Will Definitely Eat

    Avoid a mealtime meltdown with these yummy slow cooker recipes for kids. From chili mac and pot roast to potato...


    BBQ Bacon Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato...