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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    Meaty Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

    Marinated artichokes, celery and green pepper are wonderful additions to this hearty spaghetti sauce. Don’t be afraid of leftovers—this tangy...


    Tender Slow Cooker Pork Chops

    These chops turn out nice and tender, and fall apart easily after being slow cooked. The tomatoey sauce is nice...


    Hawaiian Meatballs

    These Hawaiian meatballs are cooked low and slow until they're rich in flavor.


    Green Olive Dip

    Olive fans will love this dip. It's cheesy and full of beef and beans. It could even be used as...


    Seafood Cheese Dip

    With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, this party-pleasing seafood cheese dip brings big flavor and serious scoopability.


    Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup

    I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...


    Satay-Style Pork Stew

    Thai cuisine features flavors that are hot and sour, salty and sweet. This one-dish pork satay balances all of them...


    Slow-Cooker Chai Tea

    A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal...

    Slow-Cooked Stuffed Apples

    This irresistible dessert is slow-cooker easy. Warm and comforting, the tender apples are filled with chewy pecans and yummy caramel...


    Shredded Turkey Sandwiches

    Made with just five ingredients, savory slow-cooker shredded turkey sandwiches are sure to become your new potluck or tailgate favorite.


    Mushroom Steak

    Usually, I’d make this dish in the oven. But when I knew I wouldn’t have time for it to bake...


    Chicken Thighs with Sausage

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


    Slow-Cooked Fruited Oatmeal with Nuts

    The beauty of this breakfast is that you can set the slow cooker overnight and, with nothing more than a...


    Butterscotch Mulled Cider

    Only five minutes of preparation is needed for this dynamite slow-cooked drink. You will love the sweet taste of butterscotch...


    Chicken & Vegetables with Mustard-Herb Sauce

    Here’s an almost effortless recipe that makes a simply delicious, comforting chicken dinner. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan


    Spiced Split Pea Soup

    A hint of curry adds the perfect amount of kick to this family-pleasing soup. Just assemble the ingredients in the...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast

    Make this Thanksgiving dinner the easiest ever with our slow-cooker turkey breast recipe.

    Grandma Schwartz’s Rouladen

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


    Mini Teriyaki Turkey Sandwiches

    Preparing the pulled turkey in a delicious teriyaki sauce for these snack-size sandwiches is a breeze using a slow cooker....


    Slow-Simmered Meat Ragu

    After a day of simmering in the slow-cooker, this ragu is not your typical spaghetti sauce. It's almost like a...


    Cheesy Meatballs

    Can meatballs be lucky? My guys think so, and they want them for game time. My beef, sausage and cheese...


    Slow-Cooked Carnitas

    Simmer up succulent pork the slow-cooker way. Sometimes, instead of using tortillas, I put the seasoned meat on top of...


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    Cheesy Potatoes

    Real home cooks give this cheesy potatoes recipe rave reviews, whether they're made simply in the slow cooker or baked...

    Caribbean Chicken Stew

    I lived with a family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook. I lightened up...


    Creamy Chicken Thighs & Noodles

    I love recipes that you can just throw into the slow cooker and let it do all the work. This...


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    Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole

    Slow-cooker breakfast casserole is a low-effort, utterly irresistible overnight recipe packed with breakfast favorites like eggs, sausages, hash browns and...


    Slow-Cooked Blueberry Grunt

    If you love blueberries, then you can't go wrong with this easy dessert. For a special treat, serve it warm...


    Slow-Cooker Bananas Foster

    The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this version of a dessert classic. It's my...


    Savory Sausage Stuffing

    This slowcooker sage sausage stuffing makes enough for 16 people and needs just 30 minutes of prep time.