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 Pork Tacos

    38 reviews

    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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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

    77 reviews

    Our fun, simple recipe is perfect for taco Tuesdays or a relaxing dinner with friends. If we have any leftover...


    Brats with Sauerkraut

    13 reviews

    I’ve made many variations of this excellent main dish. It would be popular at a party or potluck. The bratwurst...


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    Slow-Cooker Rump Roast

    22 reviews

    I enjoy a good pot roast, but was tired of the same old thing. So, I began experimenting. Cooking the...


    Hearty Italian Sandwiches

    7 reviews

    I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's...


    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    37 reviews

    For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...


    Slow-Cooker Beef Barley Soup

    4 reviews

    Here's a stick-to-your-ribs type of slow-cooker beef and barley soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London...


    Apple-Cranberry Grains

    1 review

    These delicious slow-cooker grains are perfect. I set my slow cooker to start automatically overnight and a hearty breakfast is...

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    Comforting Cheesy Potatoes

    11 reviews

    As a four-generation Idaho family, we love our potatoes and cook with them in every way possible. I have served...


    Shrimp Chowder

    39 reviews

    I simmer my rich and creamy shrimp soup in the slow cooker. Because the chowder is ready in less than...


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    84 reviews

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Herbed Chicken and Shrimp

    5 reviews

    Tender chicken and shrimp make a flavorful combination that's easy to prepare, yet elegant enough to serve at a dinner...


    Slow-Cooker Caribbean Moo Shu Chicken

    2 reviews

    A tropical twist on a takeout favorite, this slow-cooker creation is simple, satisfying and destined to become a new family...


    Shrimp Marinara

    2 reviews

    Flavorful marinara sauce simmers for just a few hours. Right before mealtime, toss in the shrimp to cook quickly. Serve...


    24 Dump and Go Dessert Recipes

    Love me tender, love me sweet! These dump desserts are deliciously moist. And they're quick and easy to bake up...


    Slow Cooker Recipes from Around the World

    Travel to Spain, Morocco, India and more, right from your slow cooker! This is definitely the easiest (and most delicious!)...


    21 Restaurant Copycat Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

    When you're craving restaurant quality at pantry prices, these copycat recipes are just the ticket. Plus, thanks to your slow...

    31 Fall Slow-Cooker Recipes for Every Day in October

    Put your slow cooker to work as the leaves fall outside! Here are our favorite slow-cooker recipes that use pumpkin,...


    40 Slow Cooker Recipes Starring Fall’s Best Produce

    Load up your slow cooker with fall's favorite produce, then head out the door. When you get back, you've got...


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    60 Crowd-Pleasing, Rib-Sticking, Classic Midwestern Slow Cooker Recipes

    Dontcha know: we Midwesterners love our slow cookers! These slow cooker recipes are as warm and inviting as the people...


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    35 Delicious Dump and Go Recipes

    It's the easiest way to cook! Just dump your ingredients into the slow cooker. Then sit back and let these...


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    51 Favorite Slow-Cooker Pork Recipes

    Our favorite dinners are easy, flavorful and satisfying. These slow-cooker pork recipes simmer while you go about your business.


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    49 of Our Best Slow-Cooker Chicken Recipes

    Stuck in a recipe rut? Have no fear! These slow-cooker chicken recipes showcase a variety of flavors from around the...

    39 Slow Cooker Recipes Prepped in 15 Minutes or Less

    Make tonight's dinner the easiest ever with these slow cooker recipes assembled in 15 minutes or less. With speedy...


    25 Recipes You Didn’t Know You Could Make In a Slow Cooker

    We all know how convenient the slow cooker is for making soup, chili, pulled pork or dip. But did you...


    Slow Cooker Superstars

    Meet the bloggers at sixsistersstuff.com, here to lend a hand with their top slow-cooked dishes. They're talking...


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    65 Heart-Healthy Slow Cooker Dinners

    Just because it comes from the slow cooker, doesn’t mean dinner has to be loaded with fat and sodium.


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    Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes Under 400 Calories

    These lighter dinner recipes put your slow cooker to work! Chow down on delicious new favorites like fajita chowder, lamb...


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    77 Slow Cooker Recipes to Make This Summer

    There's no need to heat up the house when you can plug in your slow cooker. These summer slow...