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 Peach Cobbler

    1 review

    Unlike conventional cobblers, the "topping" of this Crock-Pot peach cobbler is on the bottom. Placing the batter underneath the peaches...


    Slow-Cooked Thai Drunken Noodles

    3 reviews

    I really love pad kee mao and was inspired to try my recipe in the slow cooker on a really...


    Turkey Sweet Potato Chili

    5 reviews

    Our turkey sweet potato chili recipe is a wonderful variation on chili and contains no beef or tomatoes. The sweet...


    21 Gluten-Free Slow-Cooker Recipes Everyone Will Enjoy

    No gluten? No problem with these easy and delicious gluten-free slow-cooker recipes. These dishes include comforting and exciting flavors that'll...


    19 Sweet Potato Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

    No oven is required for these set-it-and-forget-it sweet potato dishes.


    Slow-Cooker Breakfast Burritos

    7 reviews

    Prep these tasty, hearty burritos the night before for a quick breakfast in the morning or let them cook while...


    Shredded Lamb Sliders

    I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last...


    Slow-Cooker Spinach Bean Soup

    This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...

    Bonnie’s Chili

    This chili is incredibly easy to make, and has a surprising depth of flavor for something that comes together in...


    Hot Spiced Apple Juice

    This delicious spiced apple cocktail is a must for winter parties. It's a winning alternative to an alcoholic punch. Keep...


    Chuck Roast Tacos

    2 reviews

    Making tacos from ground beef is quick and convenient, but chuck roast tacos are slow and convenient. They take just...


    Slow-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto

    4 reviews

    I love risotto, but I don't always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I...


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Stroganoff

    18 reviews

    This slow-cooker chicken stroganoff takes just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time, but it's still...


    Ranch Chicken Sliders

    When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Tamale Dinner

    1 review

    Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My...


    Fiery Sweet Chicken Thighs

    This dish combines my love of spicy Thai food with a sweet, almost barbecue-like sauce. You can't beat the slow-cooker...


    Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast

    17 reviews

    Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so...

    Barbecue Pork Cobb Salad

    My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It's as satisfying as...


    Slow-Cooker Strawberry Soda Cake

    1 review

    When you want a sweet cake without the heat of the oven, this slow-cooked strawberry spin
    on cola cake...


    Italian Meatballs and Sausages

    Here’s a wonderful nibble for a tailgate or any family function. The snack is so easy to prepare and also...


    Luau Pork Lettuce Wraps

    2 reviews

    I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night...


    Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

    1 review

    My kids often ask for chicken sloppy joes, and this version has a bonus of sweet pineapple. It is a...


    Loaded Broccoli-Cheese Potato Chowder

    12 reviews

    For anyone who loves baked potatoes or broccoli cheese soup, this is the best of both worlds. If you have...

    Slow-Cooker Sausage and Apples

    This recipe belongs to my friend Patty, who made me a wonderful cookbook of her dishes. This is one of...


    Peppered Meat Loaf

    I came up with this easy dinner one day while experimenting in the kitchen. Everyone who tries it, loves it!...


    Easy Portuguese-Style Bean Soup

    1 review

    One day I was looking at Portuguese recipes and decided to put together a bean soup that embraced the bright...


    Coconut Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew

    3 reviews

    This stew tastes as if you spent hours in the kitchen. The flavors of coconut milk, sweet potato and coriander...


    Favorite Beef Roast Dinner

    1 review

    This is our family's favorite slow-cooked beef roast. My two children love it and always want seconds. I love putting...


    Midnight Caribbean Pork Sandwiches

    1 review

    These easy sandwiches have nice depth of flavor—savory, sweet, piquant, subtle and sublime. They’re worth the wait. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill...