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 Hot Crab Dip

    15 reviews

    One batch of this slow-cooker appetizer isn't enough for my family so I often double the recipe. Bits of sweet...


    Round Steak and Gravy

    5 reviews

    Serve this tender top round steak with tomato-mushroom gravy over egg noodles for a hearty, budget-friendly meal.


    Slow-Cooker Beef Burgundy

    27 reviews

    Learn how to make crock pot bourguignon, a classic (and delicious!) French stew.


    Tangy Barbecue Wings

    20 reviews

    I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is...


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    Rump Roast Recipe

    22 reviews

    Our rump roast recipe is the perfect any-night meal. It's a hearty meat-and-vegetable dish with the ease of the best...


    Hot Chili Dip

    3 reviews

    "I first made this zippy dip for my husband's birthday party," recalls Nikki Rosati of Franksville, Wisconsin. "So many people...


    Slow-Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    2 reviews

    I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. In this healthier version, the soup's...


    Saucy Ranch Pork and Potatoes

    9 reviews

    Awhile back, my sister Elyse shared a tasty ranch pork roast recipe. I tweaked it so I could use what...

    Pulled BBQ Pork

    14 reviews

    During years of vacationing on the North Carolina coast, I became hooked on their pork barbecue. The version I developed...


    Crockpot French Onion Soup

    4 reviews

    Let your slow cooker work its magic with this Crockpot French onion soup, so you can savor the delicious combination...


    Mexi-Stroni Soup

    3 reviews

    If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with...


    Chicken and Kale Tortellini Soup

    1 review

    With tender tortellini, artichokes, greens and lots of herbs, this soup is so flavorful. The fact that it's easy to...


    Sausage Sauerkraut Soup

    8 reviews

    Sausage sauerkraut soup is the hands-off, flavorful slow cooker soup you didn't know you were missing. Serve it with a...


    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-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...


    Slow-Cooker Chai Tea

    5 reviews

    A wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal...


    Soy Garlic Chicken

    22 reviews

    Prepare this soy garlic chicken in about 10 minutes after lunch, and by the time dinner rolls around, you'll have...

    Banana Applesauce

    1 review

    The recipe has evolved for the many years we have made it. This version has been a favorite at our...


    Hawaiian Kielbasa Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    If you are looking for a different way to use kielbasa, the sweet and mildly spicy flavor of these sandwiches...


    Slow-Cooked Cabbage Rolls

    14 reviews

    The slow cooker is the go-to solution when weeknights become so busy that finding time to eat dinner, let alone...


    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...


    “Secret’s in the Sauce” BBQ Ribs

    64 reviews

    A sweet, rich sauce makes this BBQ ribs recipe so tender that the meat literally falls off the bones. And...


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    Slow-Cooker Sirloin Steak

    25 reviews

    Making sirloin steak in a Crockpot is a simple, fool-proof method that gives you tender, fall-apart meat with plenty of gravy...

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    Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

    20 reviews

    Nothing says "simple" like using a slow cooker to make Crockpot chicken noodle soup! Prep your ingredients, set the slow...


    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...


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    Potato Chowder

    58 reviews

    There's no topping a savory potato chowder on a chilly day, especially if it's garnished with crispy bacon bits and...


    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...


    Beef & Black Bean Soup

    14 reviews

    I lead a busy life, so I'm always trying to come up with timesaving recipes. This zippy and colorful soup...


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    Texas Black Bean Soup

    29 reviews

    This hearty meatless stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering on a cool...