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Crock Pot Cooking

Don't overlook the slow cooker as being just as valuable a kitchen tool as your stove or oven. While it's long been recognized as an ideal way to cook roasts and stews, it can do so much more - and we'll show you how.



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Pro Tip:

The crock pot should be filled 2/3rds full when cooking for best results. Scale recipes up or down to fit your size crock pot.

Crock Pot 101

A properly working crock pot uses as about as much electricity and resources as a light bulb - making it more economical than using your stove! Also, it won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.

crock pot cooking time conversion chart

Crockpot
Oven Or Stovetop High Temp 300FLow Temp 200F
15-30 minutes1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours4 - 8 hours
35-45 minutes3 - 4 hours6 - 10 hours
50 minutes - 3 hours 4 - 6 hours8 - 16 hours

Cooking Times

Times listed with the recipes are guidelines - actual cooking times may vary based on the brand of crock pot, size, amount of liquid or food, how full your crock pot is, how dense the ingredients are, and the temperature of the foods when you add them.



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recipe for reubens with corned beef brisket

Reubens With Corned Beef Brisket

Everybody knows that a good Reuben needs sauerkraut and Thousand Island. But slow-cooking the corned beef right along with the 'kraut and dressing is a real...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fish au gratin

Fish Au Gratin

You can use any white fish in this recipe such as cod, flounder, or tilapia. Serve the fish and cheese sauce over rice for an easy crock pot meal.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp creole

Shrimp Creole

A slow cooked version of authentic shrimp creole made with the holy trinity (celery, onion, bell pepper), tomatoes and tomato sauce, garlic, Tabasco, and shrimp all served over hot rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bacon wrapped dogs

Bacon Wrapped Dogs

Hot dog pieces (or "lil' smokies") are wrapped in bacon, coated in brown sugar, and then slow cooked until the bacon caramelizes. The ultimate party food!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mushroom pork tenderloin

Mushroom Pork Tenderloin

Simple pork tenderloin that's perfect for company. Rich soups slow cooked with pork give you a terrific tenderloin and a delicious sauce to go with it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for easy easter roast beef

Easy Easter Roast Beef

Not just for Easter! This twice-cooked, boozy roast is wonderfully tender from the slow cooking in the crock pot and braising in the oven.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for old fashioned veal stew

Old Fashioned Veal Stew

Even the mere words veal stew could warm you up on a cold night. This stew is sensational, with browned veal, baby carrots, and chopped onion all slow-cooked in a rich tomato...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken, sausage, and shrimp jambalaya

Chicken, Sausage, And Shrimp Jambalaya

Chicken, smoked sausage, and cooked shrimp come together nicely in this spicy Cajun rice dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chop suey

Chop Suey

A combination of beef and pork is slow cooked with onion, celery, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Serve over rice or your favorite Asian-style noodles.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy new orleans shrimp dip

Cheesy New Orleans Shrimp Dip

A southern twist on queso! With bacon, shrimp, and onions along with melted Monterey Jack, this New Orleans slow cooker dip doesn't mess around.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bayou gumbo

Bayou Gumbo

Sausage, shrimp, okra and rice provide all the great flavors of a classic Louisiana style gumbo in this recipe but with the ease of the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for loaded baked potato soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup

The delicious flavors of a loaded baked potato slow cooked into a soup. This recipe is made with potatoes, onion, chicken broth, cream, Cheddar cheese, and sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for louisiana-style chicken creole

Louisiana-Style Chicken Creole

Low-country style chicken creole with the convenience of a slow cooker. Chicken thighs with classic Cajun veggies, hot sauce, and tomatoes all served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for drunken kielbasa

Drunken Kielbasa

Kielbasa sausage is the perfect party food - especially when it's drunken! The kielbasa is cooked in a mixture of chili sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar, resulting in a sweet-savory...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for irish lamb stew

Irish Lamb Stew

Lamb, herbs, and a load of veggies like parsnips and potatoes stew together in the crockpot for a savory treat. Best washed down with a pint of Guinness.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey soup

Turkey Soup

An ideal use for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass. Celery and carrots along with the carcass make a savory broth for a sensational soup packed with veggies, cubed turkey, and pasta....

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot bloody mary

Hot Bloody Mary

The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for turkey-barley soup

Turkey-Barley Soup

Perfect for leftovers, this hearty soup contains turkey broth, cooked turkey, barley, celery, carrots, onion, and seasonings.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for citrus turkey breast

Citrus Turkey Breast

Made with water, boneless turkey breast, garlic powder, paprika, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic, chicken broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili verde with tomatillos

Chili Verde With Tomatillos

The "verde" in this pork-based stew comes from a combination of ingredients including green bell peppers, green chiles, jalapenos, and tomatillos.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spicy beef curry stew

Spicy Beef Curry Stew

This easy-to-make curry recipe has tender beef and mild curry flavors. If you want to up the heat, add additional jalapeno.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for broccoli and rice with cheese

Broccoli And Rice With Cheese

An easy crockpot side dish made with instant rice, cheese, broccoli, onion, and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for gabriela's hoppin john

Gabriela's Hoppin John

Hoppin John, the traditional southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice, is a delicious meal that has been eaten for centuries.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for taco sauce

Taco Sauce

This slow-cooked taco sauce has great flavor and can be used in a variety of dishes. Also, it freezes great!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken chow mein with water chestnuts and bean sprouts

Chicken Chow Mein With Water Chestnuts And Bean Sprouts

A tasty slow cooked chow mein made with chicken, carrots, green onion, celery, water chestnuts, and bean sprouts.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours




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