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-Cooker Crab & Green Onion Dip

    This creamy dip reminds me of my dad, who took us crabbing as kids. Our fingers were always tired after...


    Oktoberfest Pork Roast

    This recipe was adapted from one my mom used to make when I was growing up. It has all of...


    Anything Goes Sausage Soup

    I call this recipe "anything goes" because you can add or take out a variety of ingredients, and the soup...


    Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs

    Check your pantry; you probably have everything needed to turn these ribs into a sweet, tangy, fork-tender treat. —Annette Thompson,...


    Barbecue Chicken Sliders

    Barbecue chicken sliders are perfect for game-day parties. To get exceptionally flavorful, juicy chicken, brine the meat overnight, then slow...


    Jazzed-Up Green Bean Casserole

    After trying many variations of this old standby, I decided to give it a little kick. The crunchy texture from...


    Pumpkin Harvest Beef Stew

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


    Caribbean Bread Pudding

    A completely unexpected dessert from the slow cooker, my bread pudding is loaded with wonderful tropical flavors. I like to...

    Peachy Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

    When my mother was pregnant with me, one of the only things she could eat was home-canned peaches. To this...


    Apple-Cranberry Grains

    I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to...


    Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

    These slow-cooker French dip sandwiches make a standout addition to any buffet line. Make sure to have plenty of small...


    Creamy Onion Pork Chops

    Wine adds delectable flavor to the chops, and the meat falls from the bone. This easy dish just might initiate...


    Asian Pork Chops

    I have always enjoyed Asian food, and when I had pork chops, I put this recipe together to create my...


    Slow Cooker Bacon-Mushroom Dressing

    My favorite stuffing uses a slow cooker, which helps when your oven's busy. It goes with everything from turkey to...


    Vegetarian Stew in Bread Bowls

    Shortly before we had our third child, my husband wisely got our first slow cooker. This was the first recipe...


    Polynesian Pulled Chicken

    I love the aroma of pork as it cooks but don't eat pork, so I make a pulled chicken with...


    Slow-Cooker Curry Pork

    I’m a stay-at-home mom, and the slow cooker helps me create dishes like this pork with a curry and cumin...

    Slow-Cooked Cheesy Cauliflower

    When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow...


    Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

    Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not...


    Chocolate Peanut Drops

    This is a recipe that I got from a friend, who got it from her sister, and between the three...


    Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Onions

    These onions are cooked in vegetable broth and stuffed with a delicious blend of cheeses. Experiment to find the blend...


    Creamy Mushroom Ham & Potatoes

    Everyone loves these potatoes and always comes back for more. I like the comforting main dish because it uses only...


    Savory Mushroom & Herb Pork Roast

    For an extra treat with this moist, tender pork, crisp canned french-fried onion pieces in a dry skillet, then sprinkle...

    Cola Barbecue Ribs

    Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather...


    Bean & Beef Slow-Cooked Chili

    This chili may be already chock-full, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de...


    Southwest Pulled Pork

    I made these sandwiches on a whim one Sunday when friends called to say they wanted to drop by in...


    Italian Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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


    Tex-Mex Chicken with Black Beans & Rice

    I came up with this Tex-Mex recipe for my sister who just got her first slow cooker. It’s...


    French Onion Soup with Meatballs

    I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale...