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:
- 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.
- Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8 to 10 hours.
- 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’s the best things to cook in a slow cooker?
- 1: Creole Chicken and Sausage.
- 2: Braised Beef Ragu.
- 3: Skinny Veggie Lasagna.
- 4: Carnitas.
- 5: Whole Roasted Chicken.
- 6: Granola.
- 7: Texas Chili Con Carne.
- 8: Easiest Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker?
- Lean meats. …
- Raw meat. …
- Too much liquid. …
- Delicate vegetables. …
- Too much spice. …
- Dairy. …
- Too much booze. …
- Meat that has the skin on.
What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker?
Can I put raw chicken in slow cooker?
