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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    Salmon Sweet Potato Soup

    1 review

    I created this recipe as a healthier alternative to whitefish chowder, which is a favorite in the area where I...


    Slow-Cooker Pork Chops & Potatoes

    23 reviews

    Savory, comforting and largely hands-off, this slow-cooker pork chops and potatoes dish is always welcome on the table.


    Slow-Cooked Beef Vegetable Soup

    21 reviews

    Convenient frozen veggies and hash browns make this meaty soup a snap to make. Simply brown the ground beef, then...


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    Slow-Cooker Dump Cake

    11 reviews

    Our crockpot dump cake combines the classic flavors of pineapple upside-down cake with the ease of slow-cooking. Just dump the ingredients...


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    Chili Mac

    27 reviews

    This chili mac has regularly appeared on my family menus for more than 40 years, and it's never failed to...


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    Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip

    10 reviews

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...


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    Cowboy Chili

    5 reviews

    Hearty enough for a crew of hungry ranchers, this easy cowboy chili recipe is destined to become a fall favorite.


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    Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

    29 reviews

    Slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip will be the hit of the party. The combo of shredded chicken, cheese and wing sauce...

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    Apple Butterscotch Crisp

    5 reviews

    I give this classic dessert a rich twist with butterscotch pudding. The warm apple filling bubbles to perfection in a...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Soup

    9 reviews

    I love that I can top this creamy soup with anything my heart desires, which means I can eat it...


    Chicken Soup with Beans

    3 reviews

    Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...


    Satay-Style Pork Stew

    5 reviews

    Thai cuisine features flavors that are hot and sour, salty and sweet. This one-dish pork satay balances all of them...


    Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

    36 reviews

    My husband and I love this yummy dish! It’s a breeze to prepare in the slow cooker, and it tastes...


    Chinese-Style Ribs

    1 review

    When I was working two jobs, slow cooking was my way of life. Sometimes I had more than one slow...


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    Korean Pulled Pork Tacos

    9 reviews

    I created this unique pulled pork recipe so we could replicate our favorite food truck tacos at home. They're a...


    Slow-Cooker Chili

    32 reviews

    Slow-cooker chili is meaty, saucy and full of spice. Make it for a crowd and still have plenty left over...


    Cioppino

    30 reviews

    Is cioppino a soup or a stew? It doesn't matter! This cioppino recipe teems with fish and shellfish swimming in...

    Italian Beef on Rolls

    1 review

    This slow-cooker recipe is one of my all-time favorites! With 29 grams of protein per serving, it’s a great way...


    Cheesy Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Can meatballs be lucky? My guys think so, and they want them for game time. My beef, sausage and cheese...


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    Spaghetti Sauce

    107 reviews

    This homemade spaghetti sauce is loaded with sausage and beef and generously flavored with garlic and herbs. Using a slow...


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    Roast Beef and Gravy

    84 reviews

    This easy roast beef and gravy recipe requires only four simple ingredients and a slow cooker. It's classic comfort food...


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    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    59 reviews

    These vegetarian stuffed peppers are a fresh, filling dinner for meatless Monday (or any other night of the week). They're...


    Green Chicken Chili

    35 reviews

    This green chicken chili recipe is loaded with tender shredded chicken and hearty navy beans. The spice level can be...

    Easy Pot Sticker Soup

    9 reviews

    This potsticker soup recipe is bursting with all kinds of flavor, and is easily versatile to fit your dietary needs.


    Chicken Cassoulet Soup

    6 reviews

    After my sister spent a year in France as an au pair, I created this lighter, easier version of traditional...


    Pork Edamame Soup

    2 reviews

    My husband grew up in a traditional Asian household and gives this soup high marks for authentic taste. I think...


    Italian Sausage Pizza Soup

    4 reviews

    My mom’s friend shared this recipe with her more than 50 years ago. I've tweaked it over the years, and...


    Pork Stew

    9 reviews

    Sweet prunes and briny olives mellow as they melt into this comforting pork stew. The really nice part? The slow...


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    Nacho Dip

    18 reviews

    This slow-cooker nacho dip recipe is simple to prep but delivers huge flavor. The basic recipe features creamy cheese, chunky...