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 Beer Pulled Pork

    This is just one of the many ways I like to cook pork. My family enjoys the ginger flavor and...


    Asian Slow-Cooked Short Ribs

    After a long day of sledding, the aroma of these beautiful short ribs says welcome home. Warm and comforting, they...


    Slow-Cooker Caponata

    This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....


    Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

    This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a...


    English Pub Split Pea Soup

    This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of the slow cooker, I can...


    Buffalo Wing Potatoes

    I was getting tired of mashed and baked potatoes, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is...


    Horseradish Pot Roast

    We tasted a dish similar to this while at a horseradish festival in Illinois. I like to serve it over...


    Vegetarian Buffalo Chicken Dip

    With cheesy Buffalo sauce, black beans and umami-rich mushrooms, vegetarian Buffalo chicken dip has so much flavor that you won't...

    Spicy Pork and Butternut Squash Ragu

    This recipe is a marvelously spicy combo that's perfect for cooler fall weather and satisfying after a day spent outdoors....


    Slow-Cooker Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Pie

    My husband likes some heat in our meals, but our children—not so much. This is the best of both worlds....


    Slow-Cooker Clam Sauce

    Serve this delectable clam sauce as a hot dip for holiday get-togethers. The sauce is bright and fresh with pasta,...


    Rave Review Chicken Soup

    Nice and warm on a cold winter's day, this hearty chicken soup gets rave reviews from my family and friends....


    Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge

    We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...


    Beef Daube Provencal

    This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If...


    Butternut Squash and Barley Soup

    I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with bread or oatmeal dinner rolls and...


    Teriyaki Beef Roast

    My father and I created this pot roast with a hint of Japanese flair. It will make your taste buds...


    Chicken and Lentil Chili

    I like to make a simple, hearty slow-cooked recipe at least once a week. You can mix this up the...

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    This buffalo chicken sandwich recipe takes all of the spicy, tangy and saucy goodness of your favorite wing appetizer and...


    Sausage and Blue Cheese Stuffed Peppers

    This family favorite combines some of our most-enjoyed ingredients: sausage, blue cheese and sweet peppers. The ease of preparation and...


    Slow-Cooker Spanish Rice

    Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...


    Slow Cooker Parsnip and Apple Soup

    Here's a light, lovely soup ideal for the first course at your next special dinner. You'll love the harmony of...


    Slow Cooker Cassoulet with Crumb Topping

    Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the...


    Slow-Cooker Spicy Sweet Potato Chili

    While this recipe contains no meat, it still has plenty of protein—plus vitamins and minerals. I love sweet potatoes, and...

    Smoky Peanut Butter Chili

    I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it...


    Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...


    Turkey & Pork Meatballs

    Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine


    Slow-Cooked Beef Burritos with Green Chiles

    I created this recipe years ago, and it has become such a favorite that the wonderful aroma of it cooking...


    Texas Chili Fries

    The delicious chili goes together in minutes and then cooks while you run errands. The only way to make it...


    Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

    Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese...