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Simple Slow Cooker Favorites

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These Simple Slow Cooker Favorites will help you get a meal on the table without spending time at the stove. These are recipes that do the heavy-lifting while you get on with your day.

I have always enjoyed cooking, but some days I just need a recipe that can simmer on its own while I take care of other things. That’s where my slow cookers earn their keep. This isn’t about shortcuts. It is about making something honest and flavorful without needing to be physically involved the entire time it’s cooking.

Collage of slow cooker dishes including meats, soups, stews, and desserts, with text: Simple Slow Cooker Recipe Roundup.

These recipes are straightforward, full of flavor, and made for the kind of cooking that keeps a household running. No trends. No nonsense. Just good, dependable food that works.

Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs

A platter of barbecued ribs with coleslaw and sauce on the side.
Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs
These luscious, perfectly tender Slow Cooker Barbecued Ribs are prepped in about 10 minutes and cooked long and low for maximum flavor.
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A platter of barbecued ribs with coleslaw and sauce on the side.

Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce

A serving of applesauce in a white bowl.
Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce
This recipe for Spiced Slow Cooker Applesauce couldn't be easier. Pop everything in the slow cooker and six hours later you have applesauce!
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A serving of applesauce in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Chicken stew in a white bowl.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
This Slow Cooker Chicken Stew with potatoes and carrots is the perfect family dinner for a cold night. Add hot buttered biscuits on the side!
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Chicken stew in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate Cake

A serving of spoon cake on a white plate.
Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate Cake
My Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate Cake is bursting with flavor from a combination of cake mix, chocolate pudding, and semi-sweet chocolate squares. It's easy to make and great for any season!
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A serving of spoon cake on a white plate.

Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew

Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew in a serving bowl with garnishes on the side.
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew
Hearty, cold weather comfort food. Pork shoulder is slow cooked with beans, beer, peppers, and spices until fall-apart tender.
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Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew in a serving bowl with garnishes on the side.

Slow Cooker Bread Pudding

A serving of bread pudding in a white bowl.
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
This Slow Cooker Bread Pudding is pure comfort food made with French bread, milk, butter, cinnamon and plump, juicy raisins.
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A serving of bread pudding in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Two servings of chicken and dumplings in white bowls with a slow cooker in the background.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
You'll love this amazingly delicious and easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe that uses frozen dumplings!
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Two servings of chicken and dumplings in white bowls with a slow cooker in the background.

Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders

Two chicken sliders on a serving plate.
Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders
These delicious Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Sliders, made with very simple ingredients and 5-minute prep time, are a multi-purpose recipe that works for both an appetizer and an entree.
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Two chicken sliders on a serving plate.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos

Two slow cooker shredded beef tacos on a serving plate with a kitchen towel underneath.
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos are a set-it-and-forget-it dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Be sure to try the red onion garnish!
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Two slow cooker shredded beef tacos on a serving plate with a kitchen towel underneath.

Slow Cooker Asian Style Wings

Finished wings in a white serving dish.
Slow Cooker Asian Style Wings
Slow Cooker Asian Style Wings with ginger, soy sauce, and Sriracha are a fantastic appetizer needing only 5 minutes of hands-on prep time!
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Finished wings in a white serving dish.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

A pulled pork sandwich on a serving plate with a slow cooker in the background.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Fool-proof recipe with 5-minute prep for making southern style Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. Great for feeding a crowd or dinner on busy days!
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A pulled pork sandwich on a serving plate with a slow cooker in the background.

Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

A serving of white beans garnished with tomato and onion.
Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks
This Slow Cooker White Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks recipe is a big, warm bowl of comfort that takes only 15 minutes to prep.
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A serving of white beans garnished with tomato and onion.

Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew

A plate of white rice topped with chunks of stewed pork and potatoes, garnished with a lime wedge and cilantro, sits on a decorative plate. Flour tortillas and fresh herbs are visible in the background.
Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew
Pork, potatoes, and salsa verde make this delicious Slow Cooker Southwestern Pork Stew a Tex-Mex delight!
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A plate of white rice topped with chunks of stewed pork and potatoes, garnished with a lime wedge and cilantro, sits on a decorative plate. Flour tortillas and fresh herbs are visible in the background.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham

Two blue bowls filled with a stew containing potatoes, mushrooms, and pieces of ham, garnished with chopped chives. A piece of rustic bread and a blue spoon are placed nearby on a patterned napkin.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham is a delectable recipe made easily with a slow cooker.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes and Ham is a delectable recipe made easily with a slow cooker. https://www.lanascooking.com/slow-cooker-cheesy-potatoes-and-ham

Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs

Finished ribs on a serving platter.
Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs
These Slow Cooker Tropical Ribs with their citrus-based sauce are a delicious change of pace. Cooked low and slow for maximum tenderness.
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Finished ribs on a serving platter.

Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker

Two pulled pork sliders on soft buns are topped with white sauce, cilantro, and sliced jalapeño, secured with toothpicks. The sliders are on a yellow platter with sliced peppers on the side.
Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker
Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They’re made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors.
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Southwest Pulled Pork Sliders from the Slow Cooker will be a game day favorite. They're made with slow cooked pulled pork seasoned with southwest flavors. https://www.lanascooking.com/southwest-pulled-pork-sliders-slow-cooker

Slow cooker recipes have a way of easing a busy day without making dinner an afterthought. I hope these add some breathing room to your schedule while still putting something satisfying on the table.

A collage of various slow cooker dishes, including stews, desserts, sandwiches, and side dishes, with the text Slow Cooker Recipe Roundup lanascooking.com overlaid in the center.

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I’m Lana Stuart, an award-winning cookbook author, food blogger, and lifelong cook raised deep in Southwest Georgia. I started Lana’s Cooking in 2009 to share the tried-and-true recipes I grew up with. Around here, the food is full of flavor, the traditions run deep, and there's always room at the table.

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