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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    60 5-Star Recipes You Can Toss in the Slow Cooker

    Let's get slow cookin'! Here are the best slow-cooker recipes you need to try—from morning to night.


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    Buffalo Chicken Chili

    12 reviews

    This Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way. The cream cheese, blue cheese and tangy hot sauce join...


    Texas Chili

    We make this Texas chili recipe every year for football parties. Our guests love the flavor. It can also be...


    We Made Mississippi Pot Roast and It’s a Must-Try in All 50 States

    Mississippi Pot Roast is fall-apart tender. Here's how to make the legendary recipe at home!


    Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

    1 review

    These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...


    How to Make Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

    Make this easy, creamy slow cooker recipe and you'll understand why people love Olive Garden chicken pasta.


    Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut

    1 review

    This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut...


    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    7 reviews

    Sweet, savory and pleasantly tangy, this comforting sloppy joe casserole gets warmed to bubbly goodness in the slow cooker. Serve...

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    42 Mexican Crockpot Recipes

    For the most tender, flavorful carnitas, tacos al pastor and barbacoa, we love our Mexican Crockpot recipes.


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    11 Slow-Cooker Tips Every Home Cook Needs to Know

    Don't settle for bland, mushy food. These expert Crockpot tips and tricks will ensure your dinner turns out tasty and...


    24 Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Soups

    Need a meatless soup that will cook all day while you work and play? These delicious vegetarian soups are perfect...


    How to Prep and Freeze Slow Cooker Meals

    Put your takeout plans on ice. With ready-to-make meals kept in your freezer, it’s a snap to get a wholesome...


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    31 Slow-Cooker Brunch Recipes to Make on Black Friday

    If you're a Black Friday early bird, you know that serious shopping works up a serious appetite. This year, enjoy...


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    91 Easy Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes

    Turn to your Crockpot for the best soups to ever hit your spoon. These comforting slow-cooker soup recipes are ready...


    Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin

    3 reviews

    We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can...


    Spaghetti All’Amatriciana

    Spaghetti All'Amatriciana is a traditional Italian dish that reminds me of my roots. This amatriciana sauce recipe features guanciale (dried...


    Slow-Cooker Al Pastor Bowls

    6 reviews

    You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...

    Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

    My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is...


    Slow-Cooker Duck Breasts

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


    Crockpot Beef Tenderloin

    3 reviews

    Low and slow is the name of the game when it comes to cooking the perfect Crockpot beef tenderloin.


    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

    3 reviews

    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

    4 reviews

    I often take this monkey bread to church potlucks—children and adults love it! Use the rum extract for a robust...


    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...


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    65 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

    7 reviews

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