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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    Slow-Cooked Shredded Pork

    The tasty pork filling for these sandwiches requires very little work because it's prepared in the slow cooker. The mild,...


    Sirloin Roast with Gravy

    This recipe is perfect for my husband, who is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. The peppery, fork-tender roast combined with...


    Homemade Cincinnati Chili

    The chocolate in this recipe threw me off at first, but now it's the only way I make chili. You'll...


    Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

    Convenient frozen hash browns are the secret behind the cheesy slow-cooker potatoes I cook up for potlucks and big group...


    Creamy Celery Beef Stroganoff

    Cream of celery soup adds richness to a recipe that has become a family favorite. It’s so simple to prepare...


    Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole

    Crockpot pizza casserole is the recipe for a satisfying one-and-done meal. This comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you...


    Asian Slow Cooker Pork

    Asian slow cooker recipes are a favorite in our home, and this one is perfect for fall and winter evenings....


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    Crockpot Stuffing

    This vegetarian Crockpot stuffing is a keeper. It has all the classic flavor, but it's cooked in a slow cooker...

    Blueberry Cobbler

    This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...


    Thai-Style Pork

    A creamy Thai peanut sauce coats tender pork in this delectable dish. The recipe is from a friend in my...


    Sandy’s Slow-Cooked Chili

    I like to use my homemade stewed tomatoes and pizza sauce in this recipe. It's the perfect chili—not too spicy....


    Chipotle Ham ‘n’ Cheese Dip

    If you enjoy throwing dinner parties for friends, you can't beat a convenient slow-cooker recipe like this one. Who wants...


    Makeover Creamy Artichoke Dip

    Folks are sure to gather around this ooey-gooey, lightened-up dip whenever it's placed on any buffet table. With cheese, jalapenos...


    Slow-Cooked Hearty Jambalaya

    I love anything with Cajun spices, so I came up with this slow-cooker jambalaya that’s just as good as that...


    Lazy Man’s Ribs

    I've made these tender ribs for a lot of my buddies—including my preacher. Some have even suggested that I try...


    Sweet and Sour Chicken Wings

    Sticky sweet and sour chicken wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This version comes together in the slow cooker, making it...


    Saucy Pork Chops

    I don't always have time to fix the home-cooked meals my family loves, so I've come to rely on my...

    Slow-Cooked Pork Tacos

    Sometimes I'll substitute Bibb lettuce leaves for the tortillas to make crunchy lettuce wraps instead of tacos. —Kathleen Wolf Naperville,...


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    Shredded Beef au Jus

    My mom found this recipe in a farm journal soon after she and my dad got married. The tender beef...


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    Nacho Dip

    This slow-cooker nacho dip recipe is simple to prep but delivers huge flavor. The basic recipe features creamy cheese, chunky...


    Crispy Snack Mix

    This recipe proves you can make just about anything in a slow cooker, even a delightfully crispy snack mix. —Jane...


    Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf

    Slow-cooker meat loaf is juicy, full-flavored, and easy to prepare. This hands-off dish cooks in the background, and cleanup is...


    Pineapple Barbecue Sauce Pork Chops

    These tangy, tender pork chops are moist and simply delicious. And they couldn't be much simpler to make with only...

    Vegetable Minestrone

    My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...


    Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Our slow-cooker sloppy joe recipe is about to become your new go-to thanks to an easy method and a simple,...


    Slow-Cooked Apple Cranberry Cider

    Buffets are my favorite way to feed a crowd. This fruity cider can be made ahead, then kept warm in...


    Mulled Merlot

    This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Coconut-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

    These delicious sweet potatoes cook effortlessly in the slow cooker so you can tend to other things. Coconut gives the...


    Cranberry Sauce Meatballs

    This recipe for cranberry sauce meatballs combines frozen, precooked meatballs with a sweet-and-spicy sauce. Of course, you can always make...