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 in the comfort of our own homes. Serve the pork in flour tortillas or taco shells, or enjoy it on its own. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Slow-Cooker Poblano Pork Loin
We love seasonal poblano peppers, so this slow-cooker pork loin with many southwestern seasonings is a family favorite. It can...
Slow-Cooker Al Pastor Bowls
You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...
Peppered Meat Loaf
I came up with this easy dinner one day while experimenting in the kitchen. Everyone who tries it, loves it!...
Slow-Cooker Bourbon Pork Chops
My dad created a baked version of this recipe years ago. Delicious as it was, when I updated his recipe,...
Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers
Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...
Green Chile Adobado Poutine
This Canadian comfort-food classic is even better when served southwestern style as either an appetizer or an entree. Although these...
Slow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches
This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead....
Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper
Here’s a slow-cooked version of a campfire classic. Pioneers and cowboys would cook this meal over a milk can on...
Turkey & Pork Meatballs
Treat yourself to homemade meatballs, already simmering in sauce, at the end of a busy day. —Suzanne Wagg, Madison, Maine
Sausage and Blue Cheese Stuffed Peppers
This family favorite combines some of our most-enjoyed ingredients: sausage, blue cheese and sweet peppers. The ease of preparation and...
Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese
This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...
Spicy Touchdown Chili
For me, football, cool weather and chili just seem to go together. Whether I’m cheering on the local team on...
Cola Barbecue Ribs
Enjoy the smoky goodness of a summer barbecue all year long by preparing these moist and tender ribs, inclement weather...
Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork with Mojito Sauce
Growing up in South Florida, my culinary taste buds were influenced dramatically by the Cuban culture here. Infused with Cuban...
Slow-Cooker Char Siu Pork
The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It’s tasty as is, in a bun...
Beer-Braised Pulled Ham
To jazz up ham, I slow-cooked it with a beer sauce. Buns loaded with ham, pickles and mustard are irresistible....
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
My husband is a huge fan of pulled pork sandwiches, so my sister shared this incredibly easy recipe with me....
Korean Pulled Pork Tacos
I created this unique pulled pork recipe so we could replicate our favorite food truck tacos at home. They're a...
Country-Style Barbecue Ribs
These ribs get a good sear under the broiler, then go into the slow cooker to become fall-apart tender. Enjoy...
Pineapple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
My husband doesn't think it is a meal without meat. I prefer something lighter, so this recipe satisfies us both....
Slow-Cooked Reuben Brats
Sauerkraut gives these beer-simmered brats a big flavor boost, but it’s the special chili sauce and melted cheese that put...
Easy Chili Verde
I love chili verde. I order it whenever I can at restaurants, and figured out how to make an easy,...
Texican Chili
This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...
Slow-Cooked Carnitas
Simmer up succulent pork the slow-cooker way. Sometimes, instead of using tortillas, I put the seasoned meat on top of...
Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew
During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of...
Slow-Cooker Memphis-Style Ribs
After my dad and I had dinner at the legendary Rendezvous Restaurant in Memphis, I was inspired to create a...
Sicilian Meat Sauce
People have told me this is better than the gravy their Sicilian grandmothers used to make. But don’t tell the...
My Brazilian Feijoada
A co-worker's mom used to make this feijoada recipe for him and it was his favorite. So I...
Slow-Cooker Cordon Bleu Soup
I've taken this creamy slow-cooker soup to potlucks and teacher luncheons, and I bring home an empty crock every time....
Lip Smackin’ Ribs
No matter what time of year you eat them, these ribs taste like summer. It's feel-good food! —Ron Bynaker, Lebanon,...
