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 Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing as leftovers the next day. Your family will thank you for this one! —Karen Kelly, Germantown, Maryland

    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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    Easy Poached Salmon

    In 46 years of marriage, we had never tasted salmon until a friend told me about poaching it in a...


    Spicy Stuffed Banana Peppers

    Banana peppers can be very tricky: Sometimes they are hot and sometimes they are not. If you want to be...


    Peppered Meat Loaf

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

    Slow-Simmered Chicken with Raisins, Capers and Basil

    Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...


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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Brisket

    I enjoy fixing a sit-down meal for my husband and myself every evening, so this slow cooker barbecue beef brisket...

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    Tender ‘n’ Tangy Ribs

    These ribs are so simple to prepare! Just brown them in the skillet and then combine them with the sauce...


    Mushroom-Beef Spaghetti Sauce

    “I got the recipe for this sauce in a recipe exchange and wish I could credit the person who gave...


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    Red, White and Brew Slow-Cooked Chicken

    Thrifty whole chicken is cut up and simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. I serve it with crusty bread so...


    Barbecue Pork Tacos with Apple Slaw

    We celebrate taco Tuesdays, so I keep things interesting by switching up the varieties. These pork tacos are super simple...

    Caribbean Chicken Stew

    I lived with a family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook. I lightened up...


    Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables

    Even a beginner cook could make this slow cooked chicken and have it turn out perfectly. This recipe could not...


    Slow-Cooked Asian Chicken

    Extremely tender chicken is smothered in a dark, flavorful sauce in this easy and elegant entree. It's so nice to...


    Sesame Pork Roast

    My trick to making a tasty roast that’s pull-apart tender is marinating a boneless cut of pork in a tangy...


    Meat Sauce for Spaghetti

    Here's a thick, hearty meat sauce for spaghetti for a filling feast. When I'm in a hurry, I make this...

    Baby Back Ribs

    Slow-cook the ribs during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home....


    Slow Cooker Luau Chicken

    As long as you’re cooking bacon for breakfast, save some for the slow cooker. In four hours, you’ll be saying...


    Robust Italian Sausage & Pasta

    Sit back and let the slow cooker do the hard work with this savory main dish. Since you don't cook...


    Slow-Cooked Flank Steak

    My slow cooker gets lots of use, especially during the hectic summer months. I can fix this flank steak in...


    Texican Chili

    This flavorful, meaty chili is my favorite, and it's so easy to prepare in the slow cooker. It's a terrific...


    Cajun-Style Beans and Sausage

    Beans and rice make the perfect meal because they're well-balanced, an excellent source of protein, and easy to prepare. The...


    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...


    Sweet-and-Sour Smokies

    From Rochelle, Illinois, Debi Hetland relates, "This warm appetizer is so simple to make but so tasty," She uses cherry...


    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...

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    Slow-Cooker Peach BBQ Ribs

    For eat-the-whole-rack ribs, start with a rub of chili powder, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Then slather on sweet peachy sauce....


    Green Chile Shredded Pork

    Pork green chili made in the slow cooker always makes my hungry family happy. Getting creative with the leftovers is...


    Spicy Sausage Meatball Sauce

    I threw together spicy sausage and three of our favorite veggies for this incredible sauce that makes our mouths water...


    Slow-Cooked Mesquite Ribs

    When we're missing the grill during winter, these tangy ribs give us that same smoky barbecue taste we love. They're...


    Barbecued Beef Ribs

    These tender, slow-cooked beef ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They’re great for picnics and parties....


    Slow-Cooker Spareribs

    Even my three little ones love these easy-to-make and delicious-to-eat slow-cooker spareribs. The succulent meat falls right off the bone!...