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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    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    11 reviews

    The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the...


    Slow-Cooked Peachy Spareribs

    3 reviews

    Canned peaches make a delightful addition to my flavorful sparerib sauce. Served over rice, the sweet-tangy ribs make a sensational...


    Creamy Tarragon Chicken

    3 reviews

    Break out the slow cooker and start the week off on an easy note with this all-in-one recipe. A cup...


    Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

    31 reviews

    Slow cooked and savory, this dish is perfect for any night of the week, and is sure to become a...


    Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken

    18 reviews

    Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on...


    Vegetarian Pea Soup

    3 reviews

    I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...


    Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup

    28 reviews

    I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep...


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    Slow-Cooker Hot Fudge Cake

    57 reviews

    A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...

    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    6 reviews

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Harvest Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    84 reviews

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Veggie Meatball Soup

    12 reviews

    It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...


    Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue

    7 reviews

    You need only five ingredients to fix this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches. Feel free to adjust the sauce...


    Tender Barbecued Chicken

    4 reviews

    After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this...


    Sweet and Tangy Chicken

    13 reviews

    Spicy barbecue sauce blends with sweet pineapple in this quick-to-fix chicken dish. It's tasty enough for a company dinner; just...


    Four-Bean Medley

    1 review

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...

    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    14 reviews

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...


    Hearty Italian Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's...


    Tangy Barbecue Sandwiches

    12 reviews

    Since I prepare the beef for these robust sandwiches in the slow cooker, it's easy to fix a meal for...


    Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Salt-Skin Potatoes

    I love short ribs, and they are best prepared low and slow in a flavorful sauce. I also love salt...


    Italian Sausage and Kale Soup

    24 reviews

    The first time I made this colorful soup, our home smelled wonderful. We knew it was a keeper to see...


    Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese

    8 reviews

    I’m all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite....

    Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach-Artichoke Dip

    Fresh veggies and crackers will disappear quickly when they're next to this cheesy slow-cooked dip. With smoked Gouda, it has...


    Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    12 reviews

    My primo pork is smoky, tender and tastes like it came from a barbecue joint. Without much help from me,...


    Super Easy Country-Style Ribs

    24 reviews

    I'm a die-hard rib fan. When we were growing up, our mom made these for us all the time, and...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    I have fond memories of my mother in the kitchen preparing her amazing beef dip sandwiches. They always made our...


    Very Vanilla Slow-Cooker Cheesecake

    13 reviews

    Cinnamon and vanilla give this cheesecake so much flavor. —Krista Lanphier, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Slow Cooker Red Beans & Sausage

    8 reviews

    Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the...