Best Crockpot Recipes

This handy countertop appliance is our go-to for soups and fork-tender roasts—but it’s perfect for everything from bread to desserts, too.

The slow cooker is surprisingly versatile. We rely on it for comfort food season (think soups and stews, hearty chilis and fork-tender roasts) as well as Sunday dinners—like meatballs and red sauce with that simmered-all-day flavor. But, this handy countertop appliance can do so much more. It’s capable of cooking chicken in so many different ways, can produce a fluffy loaf of no-rise bread and is essential when you need to get a healthy meal on the table without too much effort. It can even be used to make dessert! All you need to make the most of your slow cooker is the right recipes—like these irresistible chicken thighs. Soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger (along with the natural juices of the chicken) create a flavorful sauce to serve over chicken thighs and rice. If you like a thicker sauce, simply add cornstarch at the end and cook a little longer.

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30+ Best Crockpot and Slow Cooker Recipe Collection

best crockpot recipes

Slow cooker recipes are one of the best ways to get a delicious dinner on the table without all the fuss! One of my favorites is this Coca-Cola Pulled Pork. Enjoy!

Prep: 10min

Total: 8h10min

Yield: 6

Nutrition Facts: calories 568 cal

Ingredients:

  • 4 to 5 pounds of pork roast (shoulder or butt)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced and dehydrated
  • 2 teaspoons onion, minced, dehydrated
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 liter Coca-Cola (or other cola brands)
  • 20 ounces barbecue sauce

Instruction:

  1. Place pork roast in a 5-quart Crockpot. Season the pork with garlic, onion, and black and cayenne peppers. Pour in the liquid smoke and Coke until they cover the roast.
  2. Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Transfer the roast onto a serving platter. Discard the bones and trim the fat. Shred the pork into thin strands with 2 forks. Coat with barbecue sauce. Serve and enjoy!

The 35 BEST Crockpot Recipe

best crockpot recipes

This collection of great easy Crockpot Recipes will make your life easy and tasty, thanks to your slow cooker. One of our favorite recipes is this Tuscan Chicken:

Ingredients:

  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1.5 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (optional)
  • 3/4 to 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped or cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 3-4 cups spinach, packed
  • 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp oil

Instruction:

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, red chili flakes. Heat oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a pan on medium high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side. Transfer them to crockpot.
  2. In the same pan, add in the remaining 2 Tbsp butter. Add in garlic and sauté for 30-40 seconds. Add in cream and chicken stock and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning and cook for a minute. Add in sun dried tomatoes and cook for a minute.
  3. Pour the sauce over chicken in the crock pot. Spread well. Cover and cook 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-8 hours on LOW.
  4. Once the chicken is tender and cooked, stirred in spinach leaves and mix well with the sauce. Cover and cook till wilted.

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FAQ

What is best to cook in slow cooker?

Slow cookers are great for cooking cheaper cuts like beef brisket, pork shoulder, lamb shoulder and chicken thighs. You can also use less meat, as slow cooking really extracts a meaty flavour that permeates the whole dish. Bulk up with vegetables instead.

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker?

​11 things you shouldn’t put in your slow cooker
  1. Lean meats. …
  2. Raw meat. …
  3. Too much liquid. …
  4. Delicate vegetables. …
  5. Too much spice. …
  6. Dairy. …
  7. Too much booze. …
  8. Meat that has the skin on.

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker?

Vegetables such as peas, asparagus and peppers can become a flavorless, mushy mess in a slow cooker. Stick to heartier root vegetables like potatoes, onions, leeks and yams, or wait to add the tender vegetables until the last 30 minutes or so of cooking time.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low?

The difference between the two settings isn’t a higher temperature, it’s the time it takes for the slow cooker to reach the simmer point. On high, that’s around three to four hours, and on low, it’s seven to eight, according to Crock-Pot.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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