Best Crock Pot 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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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!

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FAQ

What is the best thing to cook in a Crock-Pot?

Our favorite, tried and true crockpot meals:
  • Slow Cooker Baked Ziti. …
  • Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew. …
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Breast. …
  • Italian Beef. …
  • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. …
  • Honey Balsamic Crockpot Chicken Thighs. …
  • Crockpot Shredded Chicken. …
  • Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs.

What is the best meat to cook in a Crock-Pot?

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

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 is the #1 Crock-Pot?

Best Overall: All-Clad Gourmet Slow Cooker with All-in-One Browning, 7-Quart. This is so much more than a slow cooker. The All-Clad Gourmet Slow Cooker can saute, brown meat, simmer stews and cook rice!

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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