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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    Parsley Smashed Potatoes

    1 Reviews

    I love potatoes but hate the work involved in making mashed potatoes from scratch. So I came up with a...


    BBQ Brats

    4 Reviews

    In Wisconsin, brats are a food group! We are always looking for new ways to cook them. This recipe is...


    Easy Pork Posole

    3 Reviews

    Looking for a meal in a bowl? Sit down to a Mexican classic full of cubed pork, sliced sausage, hominy...


    Saucy BBQ Chicken Thighs

    4 Reviews

    Barbecued chicken gets a makeover in this recipe. The combination of ingredients makes for a mellow flavor that tastes more...


    Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

    8 Reviews

    This is one of my favorite soup recipes to serve in the wintertime because it's super easy to make and...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    12 Reviews

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Spicy Touchdown Chili

    36 Reviews

    For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...


    Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew

    8 Reviews

    While on one of our small group quilting retreats, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner. We...

    Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    21 Reviews

    There’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey...


    Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut

    1 Reviews

    I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...


    Spicy Shredded Beef Sandwiches

    4 Reviews

    If you like your shredded beef with a little kick, then this recipe is for you. For an even zestier...


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    Cream of Potato & Cheddar Soup

    9 Reviews

    The Yukon Gold potatoes my daughter shares from her garden make this soup incredible. Add some cheddar cheese and crisp...


    Harvest Butternut & Pork Stew

    6 Reviews

    Cure your craving for something different with a savory stew that’s tasty with warm bread. —Erin Chilcoat, Smithtown, New York


    Five-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    10 Reviews

    Whenever I go to an event, I'm always asked to bring this hot dip. Five types of cheese make it...


    Boston Baked Beans

    9 Reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...


    Easy Philly Cheesesteaks

    9 Reviews

    Since we live in a rural area where there aren’t any restaurants to speak of, I thought it would be...


    Bacon & Sausage Stuffing

    1 Reviews

    This was inspired by my mother's stuffing recipe. It smells like heaven while you're making it, and people can never...

    Carolina Shrimp & Cheddar Grits

    8 Reviews

    Shrimp and grits are a house favorite—if only we could agree on a recipe. I stirred things up with cheddar...


    Beef & Veggie Sloppy Joes

    3 Reviews

    I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so after I started experimenting with my...


    Tuscan-Style Chicken

    I found this Italian-style chicken recipe in a magazine and tweaked it to my family's tastes. I have taken it...


    Butternut Squash Soup with Cinnamon

    14 Reviews

    The golden color, smooth and creamy texture, and wonderful taste of this soup make it welcome on a chilly fall...


    Marmalade Meatballs

    5 Reviews

    We had a potluck at work, so I started cooking these meatballs in the morning. By lunchtime they were ready....


    Rice Pudding

    7 Reviews

    For an old-fashioned sweet treat just like Grandma made, try this creamy pudding. It has a rich cinnamon flavor. The...

    Shredded Pork Burritos

    9 Reviews

    This pork roast is slow-cooked with savory and sweet ingredients, including a can of cola, to create tender shredded pork...


    Home-Style Stew

    47 Reviews

    My husband and I both work full time and we have three daughters, so good, quick meals are important. This...


    Tuscan Pork Stew

    20 Reviews

    Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...


    Old-Fashioned Dressing

    15 Reviews

    Remember Grandma's delicious turkey dressing? Taste it again combined with flavorful herbs and crisp veggies in this family-favorite dressing. You'll...


    Satisfying Beef Stew

    11 Reviews

    This beef stew is so hearty and tastes even better the next day—if there are leftovers! It goes great with...


    Mexican Chicken Chili

    37 Reviews

    Corn and black beans give this satisfying chili a Mexican flair that the whole family will love. Adjust the pepper...