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 Sauerkraut Soup

    24 reviews

    We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and sausage. We enjoy this recipe on cold winter evenings, along with muffins and fruit. —Linda Lohr, Lititz, Pennsylvania

    French Dip

    53 reviews

    For a sandwich with more pizazz than the traditional French dip, give this recipe a try. The seasonings give the...


    Pulled Pork

    Juicy pulled pork is a breeze when your slow cooker does all the hard work—no smoker required! Our best pulled...


    Slow-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs with Gnocchi

    These Italian-style slow-cooker Tuscan chicken meatballs with gnocchi are bright, tender, and couldn't be easier to make.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

    2 reviews

    Slow-cooker chicken and dumplings is a classic comfort food made easy with shortcut ingredients. This recipe requires minimal effort, so...

    Keto Chili

    Just because you're following a low-carb, high-fat keto diet doesn't mean you can't eat your favorite comfort foods. Keto chili...


    Sweet & Spicy Party Meatballs

    1 review

    A friend served this at a party years ago and I modified the recipe. Apple, peach and apricot preserves make...


    Pulled Pork Sandwiches with White Barbecue Sauce

    This is my favorite summer recipe to make for a barbecue. You can set it and forget it, until it's...


    Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

    1 review

    These slow-cooker cheesy potatoes come together effortlessly, delivering rich, savory flavor with every creamy bite.


    Mac and Cheese Bar

    A mac and cheese bar creates a delicious, interactive experience where guests can load their cheesy bowls with gourmet toppings,...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Slow-cooker chicken gnocchi soup is simply heaven in a bowl. Make a batch of this Crockpot soup and sit down...


    Pickled Cauliflower

    Use up extra cauliflower with this easy pickled cauliflower recipe. It makes a great snack or sandwich topper, and the...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Stuffing

    It doesn't get much easier than this slow-cooker chicken and stuffing recipe. Just dump everything in the pot, then come...

    Slow-Cooker Chicken Potpie

    2 reviews

    Each bowl of this easy, flavorful slow-cooker chicken potpie is topped with a fluffy biscuit.


    Mashed Potato Bar

    Create a mashed potato bar for your next gathering, and watch your guests build their dream mashed potato creations with...


    Slow-Cooker Cubed Steak

    1 review

    This slow-cooker cubed steak recipe requires scarcely 10 minutes of hands-on work and yields tasty, tender meat every time.


    Slow-Cooked Balsamic Lentil Soup

    1 review

    Balsamic vinegar and honey give this healthy soup a tangy and slightly sweet flavor. Since this soup is slow-cooked, the...


    Slow-Cooked Lemon Chicken Orzo

    3 reviews

    Only the chicken needs to be prepped for this succulent one-pot wonder. This lemon chicken orzo is reminiscent of what...


    Slow-Cooker Baby Back Ribs

    1 review

    The slow cooker does most of the heavy lifting in this slow-cooker baby back ribs recipe, cooking the ribs until...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Cobbler

    Learn how to make a no-fuss slow-cooker peach cobbler with only three ingredients: peach pie filling, cake mix and butter.


    Green Chile Butternut Squash Soup

    2 reviews

    This Mexican-inspired butternut squash soup is made in a slow cooker. I like to cook it overnight, blend it in...


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    30 Crockpot Dip Recipes for Your Next Party

    Start the party with one of these Crockpot dips. From bean dip to bacon beer dip, there's an easy slow-cooker...

    Slow-Cooker Korean Beef

    1 review

    This slow-cooker Korean beef recipe is extremely versatile and a cinch to prepare. Serve it over steamed rice or wrap...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken and Rice

    1 review

    This slow-cooker chicken and rice is healthy, budget-friendly and quick to prepare.


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Casserole

    2 reviews

    You'll need 10 minutes of prep time to make this Crockpot chicken casserole. Your trusty slow cooker will do the...


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    Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

    One sniff of our aromatic slow-cooker carne asada and you'll wish it was already dinnertime.


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    Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

    1 review

    Simple smothered pork chops are the quintessential comfort food—and they're almost foolproof to make in the slow cooker.


    Mother’s Day Ham

    1 review

    After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...