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 Duck Breasts

    My husband and son are duck hunters, and I am always trying to find new ways to cook the meat....


    Slow-Cooker Beef Tenderloin

    3 reviews

    I created this slow-cooker beef tenderloin recipe when I was having guests over. It tastes incredible with little effort. —Amanda...


    Pizza Beans

    2 reviews

    Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving...


    Glazed Carrots with Green Grapes

    After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched...


    Indian Rice and Carrot Pudding

    This Indian carrot pudding recipe is rich in flavor and very easy to prepare. —Daljeet Singh, Coral Springs, Florida


    Mixed Veggies and Rice

    To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...


    Blueberry Iced Tea

    1 review

    I enjoy coming up with new ways to use my slow cooker in the kitchen. If it’s going to take...


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    Slow-Cooker Monkey Bread

    3 reviews

    I often take this slow-cooker monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults alike love it! The rum extract is optional....

    Slow-Cooker Pina Colada Bananas Foster

    I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink—pina colada. Make...


    Slow-Cooker Banana Bread

    3 reviews

    I love to use my slow cooker. I started to experiment with making bread in it so I wouldn’t have...


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    75 Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipes

    Make tonight's dinner an easy one with these simple and delicious slow-cooker chicken breast recipes. With everything from chicken noodle...


    Ranch Mushrooms

    5 reviews

    I got this ranch mushrooms recipe from my sister-in-law, and it has become a family favorite. The mushrooms don't last...


    Coconut-Mango Malva Pudding

    My friend shared this amazing malva pudding recipe with me. Malva pudding is a dense, spongy cake drenched in a...


    Apple Maple Chops

    2 reviews

    This apple and maple pork chop recipe is one of my family's favorites—my children just love it. The pork is...


    Holy Moly Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    This is a turned-up version of a cheesy potato soup. We eat this often, especially on cold winter evenings, but...


    Tomato Beef Barley Soup

    1 review

    When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat—something filling but also something delicious. My sons...


    Mom’s Molasses Ham and Beans

    This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up, but I tweaked it to include navy...

    Portobello Ropa Vieja

    I created this version of a Mexican favorite for my family using meaty portobello mushrooms to mimic meat. Serve with...


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    Moroccan Apricot Chicken

    17 reviews

    Chili sauce, apricots and Moroccan seasoning create an incredible sauce for slow-cooked chicken thighs. Traditional Moroccan apricot chicken typically includes...


    Rosemary Beef Roast over Cheesy Polenta

    4 reviews

    I love beef roast in the slow cooker, and it's fun to pair it with something a little different from...


    Our Best Slow-Cooker Recipes for February

    Put your favorite appliance to work this February with our handy slow-cooker recipes. From chicken dinners to bread pudding, these...


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    30 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Slow Cooker Recipes

    These special main dishes and sides are made in the slow cooker, giving you more time to relax and enjoy...


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    The Best Slow-Cooker Recipes of 2024

    For out-of-this-world pork chops, soup and pot roast, grab your favorite kitchen appliance! Here's a look at our most popular...

    52 Quick Slow-Cooker Recipes to Make All Winter Long

    In a rush? These winter recipes take just 20 minutes (or less!) to prep before going in the slow cooker.


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    26 Diabetic-Friendly Slow-Cooker Stews and Chilis

    Toss homey, comforting ingredients into your slow cooker for a diabetic-friendly feast. You'll be serving up seconds of these stews...


    3 Slow-Cooker Bread Recipes You Have to Try

    Here's a slow-cooker recipe that you may have not tried yet: slow-cooker bread! You'll love the aromas wafting through...


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    The Best Slow Cooker Brands According to Our Test Kitchen

    Slow cookers are responsible for all our favorite slow cooker recipes. Our Test Kitchen found the best-rated slow cooker...


    The Best Accessories for Your Slow Cooker

    If you're BFFs with your slow cooker, you're going to love all the accessories we've found!


    54 Fall Slow-Cooker Recipes We Love

    Autumn days call for comfort food. Fill your slow cooker with favorite fall ingredients to make soul-warming dinners, breakfasts and...