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Mother’s Day Ham

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After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because I’m always buying international condiments and finding ways to use them. Sumac is the secret ingredient here. —Molly B. Johnson, Stevenson, Washington

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Slow-Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

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Make this traditional Irish stew in your slow cooker! Cooking low and slow creates very tender beef and a robust...

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How to Make Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops

Simple smothered pork chops are the quintessential comfort food—and they're almost foolproof to make in the slow cooker.

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How to Make Slow-Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

Full of chunks of beef, carrots, parsnips and potatoes, this deeply flavorful slow-cooker Guinness beef stew makes a hearty meal...

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How to Make Slow-Cooker Chicken Potpie

Each bowl of this flavorful slow-cooker chicken potpie is topped with a fluffy biscuit.

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Slow-Cooked Apple Cinnamon French Toast

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My husband works nights. I often put this casserole together when I'm making dinner and refrigerate it. I'll put the...

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Slow-Cooker Spanakopita Frittata Sandwiches

Years ago my husband and I took a cruise through the Greek islands for our 10th anniversary. Delicious and nutritious...

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How to Make Slow-Cooker Chicken Casserole

Find cooking tips and a step-by-step recipe for how to make slow-cooker chicken casserole.

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How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice—the Easiest Weeknight Meal

This slow cooker chicken and rice is healthy, budget-friendly and quick to prepare.

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Snag an On-Sale Slow Cooker in Time for the Super Bowl for as Low as $24

Bump up your game day parties without bumping up prep time. These slow cooker deals save money and minutes!

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How to Make Slow-Cooker Chicken Legs Like a Pro

Craving drumsticks? Our recipe for slow-cooked chicken legs is easy, saucy and sure to impress.

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...

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97 Slow-Cooker Recipes to Warm Your Winter

Come in from the cold and sit down to slow-simmered pot roast, loaded chili and breakfast-for-dinner, too. Even on the...

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16 Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast Recipes for Stress-Free Holidays

Making a slow-cooker turkey breast for Thanksgiving is so stress-free, you’ll realize you can do it any time of year!

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69 Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes for the Slow Cooker

Save space in your oven this Thanksgiving by using your slow cooker to whip up holiday favorites like turkey, sides,...

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Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday co*cktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a...

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How to Make Spaghetti Squash in a Slow Cooker

Slow cooker spaghetti squash might be the easiest dump-and-go dinner. You only need spaghetti squash and water! The end result...

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Easy Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Rolls

I love how these scrumptious treats make use of my slow cooker and are so easy! I can just walk...

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22 Slow-Cooker Cake Recipes That Are a Piece of Cake to Make

Try these slow cooker cake recipes for perfectly baked results every single time. Our personal favorite? The chocolate lava cake.

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The addition of Alfredo sauce gives this quick and easy appetizer and more refined and elegant flavor.

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Copycat Honey Baked Ham

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For holidays and special occasions my family loves a good old fashioned baked ham. One year I decided to see...

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Slow-Cooked Sesame Wings

I developed this recipe for my daughter, who loved wings. My family always welcomed her friends to our house for...

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Slow-Cooker Spiral Ham

My family loves when I make this slow-cooker spiral ham. I'm not sure which they love more though: eating it...

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Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions

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Slow-cooker caramelized onions will make any meal taste better. Toss them on a burger or sandwich, or in scrambled eggs...

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Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

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I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious,...

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Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls

My friends are big fans of Cafe Rio's sweet pork tacos, so I came up with this version to eat...

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45 Budget-Friendly Slow-Cooker Recipes

When your schedule's full and your wallet's empty, meal planning can be a challenge. These cheap Crock-Pot meals come together...

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Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans

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I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this...

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Oxtail Soup

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This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...

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How to Cook a Crockpot Ham

Overwhelmed by all the holiday recipes taking up your oven real estate? Here's how to heat up a precooked ham...

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FAQs

What is the difference between high cook and slow cook? ›

The only difference between the HIGH and LOW setting on a slow cooker is the amount of time it takes to reach the simmer point, or temperature at which the contents of the appliance are being cooked at. The LOW setting takes longer than the HIGH setting.

How do you make slow cooker meals taste better? ›

If you take an extra 10 minutes to sauté the aromatics before scraping them into the slow-cooker, the finished dish will have deeper flavor and better texture. (And some new slow-cookers allow you to sauté right in the insert, so you don't have to wash a separate skillet.)

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
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Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

Is it better to cook meat on low or high in slow cooker? ›

Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting. It's safe to cook foods on low the entire time -- if you're leaving for work, for example, and preparation time is limited.

Is it better to cook beef on high or low in a slow cooker? ›

Simply add the meat to your slow cooker with aromatics, stock and sauces and cook either on High for 4-5 hours or on Low for 5-8 hours. How do you make meat tender in a slow cooker? Choosing a cut of beef best suited for low and slow cooking is the ideal way to get extra tender meat.

Should you cook onions before slow cooker? ›

Onion - the One Ingredient You Must Pre-Cook Before Adding to Your Slow Cooker! Never add onions to a slow cooker dish that you haven't sautéed first – I find you get that slight raw onion flavour throughout and it just ruins the dish for me. I really think it's worth the extra effort.

What can I put in my slow cooker to make meat more tender? ›

Reheat with a liquid: One way to add moisture back into the beef is to reheat it in a liquid such as broth or gravy. You can do this by placing the beef in a pot or slow cooker with the liquid and heating it until it's heated through and tender.

Are you supposed to stir slow cooker meals? ›

Due to the nature of a slow cooker, there is no need to stir the food unless it specifically says to in your recipe. In fact, taking the lid off to stir food causes the slow cooker to lose a significant amount of heat, extending the cooking time required. Therefore, it is best not to remove the lid for stirring.

Is a Crockpot the same as a slow cooker? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can add raw steak to a slow cooker to cook it to your desired doneness level.

Can I put frozen chicken in the Crockpot? ›

Information. It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

When should I use a slow cooker? ›

Slow cookers are perfect for you if you have to rush to work early in the morning and don't have time to cook food. You can just set it at night before sleeping and have your food ready in the morning. Slow cookers is also useful for those who don't have enough time to cook lunch.

What are the two main benefits of a slow cooker? ›

The Benefits of Using a Slow Cooker
  • Saves you money – slow cookers are an energy efficient way to cook food.
  • Saves you time – minimal food preparation and hands-off-cooking allows you to get on with other things.
  • Great for batch cooking, so you'll always have something delicious to eat at the end of a long day.

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