Category: Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

When chuck roasts go on sale here I instantly think of cooking them until fall-apart tender in my slow cooker. Nine times out of ten, I’m going to make a sandwich or po boy with the results. Sure, I occasionally keep it ‘traditional’ and serve my almost-pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy and veggies, but for me, it’s a sandwich for the win. This slow cooker barbacoa beef packs some great flavor (and a good bit of heat) into every bite. It’s perfect piled high on bread.

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

The Perfect Spicy Sandwich

I doubled (or maybe tripled) the amount of chipotle peppers when I made this slow cooker barbacoa beef. I was looking for a nice spicy result, and I definitely found it. The peppers also add a wonderful smokiness.

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The spicy beef is also great piled high on tacos, nachos, or tortillas. Instead of po boys on bread, try making sandwiches using hamburger buns instead.

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

This slow cooker barbacoa beef packs some great flavor (and a good bit of heat) into every bite. It’s perfect piled high on bread.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 270kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Le Creme De La Crumb

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add the chuck roast.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over the top of the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until completely falling apart.
  • Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and shred, chop or pull as desired.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

I added 5-6 chipotle peppers plus a lot of the sauce. I like my barbacoa spicy!

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

I know that some may poo-poo the idea of making chili in a crockpot. I can only say to them: you have to try this slow cooker meat lovers chili. Do you have to make it in a slow cooker? No, of course not. It’s just a bit easier when you do. No matter how you cook it, it’s packed with flavor. Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.

Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

Meat. And More Meat.

You can adjust this recipe for slow cooker meat lovers chili however you like. Spicy ground sausage and a chopped habanero or two will definitely kick the heat up a few notches. Leave out the beans for a more Texas-style chili. Substitute ground turkey sausage, ground turkey and regular ground sausage for a beef-less chili. This recipe very flexible so you can adjust it as you like.

One thing I like to do with my chilis and any recipe that calls for canned tomatoes is to substitute fire-roasted tomatoes instead. The roasting really adds a tremendous flavor to the tomatoes and any dish that you use them in.

A few more seeded and chopped jalapenos ain’t gonna hurt anyone, so if you want to add them, go for it.

Beans?!?

Yes I added beans to my chili. And I know that in certain parts of the country that’d be grounds for arrest. Or at least mental evaluation. Well I happen to like beans in my chili. That’s why they’re in there. They add a nice texture, color and bean thing. Do you have to add them? Nope. Heck, when you’re making this you can even say “Can you believe somebody wanted to add beans to this?”. I’m ok with that. You do your chili. I’ll do mine.

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Also try my slow cooker down-home chili dogs.

Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili
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Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 406kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage, beef and pork into a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat and cook until browned, breaking up the meat more as it cooks.
  • Drain the meat and transfer to a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir, cover and cook on low 8 hours.

Notes

Great served with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches

I’m a member of the Sausage Sandwich Lovers Club. Well, I would be if there was such a club. Now normally, that means a grilled brat or kielbasa smothered in a red sauce with plenty of vegetables and cheese. Like my Italian version. These slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches are a fantastic twist on what I normally make. Very simple flavors that come together over time with just the right ‘bite’. The sausages themselves are crazy good just as they are. Heck, I could eat them without putting them on a sandwich to be truthful.

Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches

Mayo For The Win

For me, mayonnaise is an absolute must on these slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches. You want something creamy, something smooth. It might sound a little weird but for me, mayonnaise is the way to go. Now, if you’re in the mood for a spicier version, just substitute a hot sausage for the Italian. And maybe even add a pinch or two of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the slow cooker.

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I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

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Also try my Italian sausage sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches
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Slow Cooker Creole Sausage Sandwiches

These slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches are a fantastic twist on what I normally make. Very simple flavors that come together over time with just the right ‘bite’. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy, crockpot, sandwich, sausage, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 567kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 Italian sausages
  • 1 small red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 small orange bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1 large sweet onion halved, cut into thin strips
  • 1 ½ cups beef stock
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 12 hot dog buns or Hoagie buns
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or a bit more

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausages and brown on all sides.
  • Remove to a slow cooker lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Add remaining ingredients except buns and mayo.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the sausages have reached at least 165 F.
  • Divide mayonnaise between the buns. Don’t be shy, the mayonnaise really makes these dogs even better!
  • Top each bun with a sausage of some of the pepper/onion mixture and enjoy!

Notes

Use hot Italian sausages for a nice spicy sandwich!

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

I’m usually a crispy-hash-browns kind of guy. I like the potatoes to get that nice little crust on them.  And don’t tell anyone this, I like to put butter on them instead of ketchup. Well, this time I decided to go another route with frozen cubed hash brown potatoes. These slow cooker creamy hash brown potatoes are rich and tasty. They are the perfect breakfast side, whether breakfast is in the morning or for dinner. I’m a big fan of breakfast for dinner. I feel like I’m cheating when I have breakfast for dinner. Like I’m being bad and not getting caught.

Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

These Are Not Wimpy Potatoes

For a little kick to your slow cooker creamy hash brown potatoes add diced roasted jalapenos, or use a pepper jack cheese instead of the Colby jack. You can also substitute cayenne pepper for the paprika. It’ll still add the (needed) color and a little spiciness.

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Also try making hash brown potatoes using a Cuisinart Griddler. You’ll also love my slow cooker buttermilk grits.

Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes
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Slow Cooker Creamy Hash Brown Potatoes

These slow cooker creamy hash brown potatoes are rich and tasty. They are the perfect breakfast side, whether breakfast is in the morning or for dinner.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, potatoes, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 366kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Place potatoes into slow cooker.
  • Combine the soup, cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Pour over the potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring a few times.
  • Stir in the cream cheese. Add butter or milk and stir if the mixture is too thick.
  • Cover and continue cooking another 30 minutes.

Notes

You can use cheddar instead of the Colby jack.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef

Bored of that same-ole, same-ole crockpot corned beef recipe? Well, here ya go! You’re not going to be disappointed with this slow cooker Guinness corned beef. Oh yeah, it’s tender and moist. And, boy oh boy is it ever packed with great flavor. The stout beer adds a tremendous deep flavor to each and every bite. The mustard adds a nice little kick, almost unexpected. And onion. I’m a big fan of onion, and I never hesitate to add it to a dish, be in the slow cooker or a steak marinade or whatever. It adds a great flavor to the meat for sure.

This is some mighty good-tasting corned beef.

Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef

Oh, What A Great Sandwich This Makes!

Any time I made slow cooker Guinness corned beef it’s going to end up in one place and one place only: between two slices of nice marbled rye bread as a sandwich. I could probably get more creative with it by why would I? Usually that means a Reuben. I love a good Reuben sandwich. There’s no such thing as too many Reuben’s in my world. Sometimes, I go the Swiss-and-corned-beef route, with plenty of mustard. I like to put the sandwich under a broil, open-faced, for a few minutes to get the cheese nice and melted.

Sure. You can eat this corned beef sliced and served alongside some mashed potatoes. Or greens. Or both. Whatever you want.

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See Ya Later

I like to have cooked corned beef on hand. Ready for those days when I don’t have time for a complicated lunch or dinner, but still want something delicious. I sliced it thin and put it into vacuum-sealable baggies. Then I use my vacuum sealer (I bet you saw that coming!) and seal it up tight. It keeps for months in the freezer that way. And it comes out tasting and looking as great as the day I made it!

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Also try my slow cooker chopped corned beef Reuben.

Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef
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Slow Cooker Guinness Corned Beef

Bored of that same-ole, same-ole crockpot corned beef recipe? Well, here ya go! You’re not going to be disappointed with this slow cooker Guinness corned beef. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword corned beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings 8
Calories 504kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Closet Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove the corned beef from the packaging and rinse with cold water.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker fat-side up.
  • Add the pickling spice packet contents, onion, garlic, Guinness, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours or until tender.
  • Remove from the slow cooker and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For the best results, make no substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 2828mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

On a bun. As a dip. In a wrap. On a cracker. It doesn’t matter how you serve this slow cooker creamy bacon chicken, you’re going to love it. Tender, moist chicken. Creamy cheese. Bacon. Ranch dressing flavors. Bacon. Oh, I said that already. I love bacon. There’s no reason that you couldn’t add a bit more bacon to the crockpot. Kinda slip an extra piece or two in for that extra bacon-y flavor.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

Creamy Deliciousness

Slow cooker creamy bacon chicken is mighty darned good as it is. Now, you know me (or well, maybe you don’t) but I like a little kick to my food. I would not be afraid to use jalapeno cream cheese instead of the plain stuff. And I wouldn’t be afraid to add a few squirts of Sriracha or my favorite hot sauce, either. Heck, throw in some diced roasted jalapenos too. You can always make two versions. One nice and mellow and one nice and spicy.

Shredded vs Cubed

If you want your chicken to have a bit more texture than the shredded version in the recipe, just cut into small cubes instead. Same great taste with a little bit different bite.

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Also try my slow cooker teriyaki chicken.

Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken
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Slow Cooker Creamy Bacon Chicken

On a bun. As a dip. It doesn’t matter how you serve this slow cooker creamy bacon chicken, you’re going to love it. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 332kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Cookies and Cups

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place chicken into your slow cooker.
  • Top with the cheese and dressing seasoning.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken and shred with a fork.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker. Stir in the bacon.
  • Serve as a dip or on buns with extra sharp cheddar cheese as sandwiches.

Notes

Great on crackers or slider buns!

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 635mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Ever order French onion soup at a restaurant only to get a bowl with so much cheese you can’t tell whether you ordered soup or a grilled cheese sandwich? Yeah, me too. That’s why I love to make slow cooker French onion soup at home. I can control the cheese. I like mine on top of lightly crusted sliced baguettes. Like crunchy cheese croutons. Just floating along, waiting to make me happy.

Perfect on a cold day, this soup is packed with fantastic onion flavor. And the aroma that filled the house while this soup was cooking in the crockpot was absolutely amazing. My stomach was growling all day long! This is the perfect cold weather comfort food. And it’s also fantastic when it’s warm out too!

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

More Beefy Flavor (Optional)

I like to add a bit of beef base to my slow cooker French onion soup to give it just a bit more beefy flavor. Although it’s completely optional if you use a good homemade beef broth. I felt mine could use a little help in the beefiness flavor department. I used a store-bought beef broth which, though good, needed more flavor for sure. If I’d used a better brand (I admit it, I was being cheap) I could’ve skipped the base. My broth gets almost gravy-like but it doesn’t quite cross that line. At least I don’t think so. I’m a bit biased. I’m a certified gravyholic!

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Le Cheese

I want my cheese to be super-duper melty on top of my soup. Oooey-gooey style. And that means I shred my own. I use this little shredder grater thingy that works like an absolute charm. And it’s easy to clean up too. That pre-shredded cheese you can get at the store has anti-caking agents (I learned that). It keeps it from…. caking! Boom! Sticking together. But as an added not-a-benefit, it makes it harder to melt. Kind of grainy. That’s why I shred my own!

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Also try my slow cooker spicy kielbasa cabbage soup and my slow cooker meat lovers chili.

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Perfect on a cold day, this soup is packed with fantastic onion flavor.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, onion, slow cooker, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 9 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 325kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large yellow onions sliced thin, rings separated
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup cooking sherry
  • 7 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon beef base optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 slices French bread or 16 slices of a thin baguette
  • cheese A mix of shredded Gruyere, Emmental, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and saute about 10 minutes or until translucent, stirring often.
  • Sprinkle with the sugar, stir and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook 30-40 minutes or until soft and lightly caramelized.
  • Add the garlic, stir and cook 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the sherry and cook until evaporated, stirring and scraping up any yummy bits on the bottom of the pot.
  • Transfer the onions to a lightly greased slow cooker on low.
  • Stir in the broth, beef base, salt, thyme and bay leave.
  • Cover and cook 8 hours.
  • Place bread pieces under the broiler to get lightly browned.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and place back under the broiler until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve soup in bowls topped with a slice of the cheese bread (or 2 slices if using a small baguette).

Notes

You can use croutons instead of the bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1555mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Cheeseburgers

I really wasn’t expecting these slow cooker cheeseburgers to be all that great. Would I get that great cheeseburger taste?  Would they leave me hankering for the real thing instead? I have to admit, though, that I loved them! I thought they were great. Kind of like Sloppy Joes, but they taste just like cheeseburgers. Heck, they even look like cheeseburgers. Sorta.

On a cold day they hit the spot and then some. A little ketchup, a little mustard, and a few pickle slices and I was a happy guy! As much as I love cooking up smash burgers on my griddle (especially outdoors), this were a really nice change. The texture and flavors were great. And if I can’t get outdoors to my griddle (or due to possible laziness), these more than make for a great alternate burger solution!

Slow Cooker Cheeseburgers

As Easy As You Can Get

Slow cooker cheeseburgers made for the perfect make-and-forget meal. I just tossed all the ingredients into my crockpot at lunch time and by dinner time everything was ready! Just warm some buns and you’ve got dinner! Well, maybe make a batch of my quick fix herb fries on the side. You can’t live on cheeseburgers by themselves. Supposedly.

Keep It Simple

I used ‘plain ole’ Velveeta for my cheeseburgers. For a change you can use Kraft’s Mexican- or Jalapeno-flavored Velveeta. Could you use ‘real’ cheese? Sure but honestly I wouldn’t. Velveeta has the perfect melty gooey consistency to help hold the burger together. These aren’t meant to be fancy. And there’s nothing wrong with Velveeta!

The Other Meat

I have not tried it but I see no reason why this recipe wouldn’t work with ground chicken or turkey. There’s plenty of moisture and seasoning. So give it a whirl if that’s your thing. I’d lean (ha!) towards a fattier mix of ground chicken or turkey though. The one with more dark meat. We aren’t making a salad after all.

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Also try my slow cooker cheesesteaks.

Slow Cooker Cheeseburgers
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Slow Cooker Cheeseburgers

I really wasn’t expecting these slow cooker cheeseburgers to be all that great. Would I get that great cheeseburger taste?  I have to admit that I loved them! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 408kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the burger meat

For the sandwiches

Instructions

For the burger meat

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until browned.
  • Add 1 clove of the minced garlic, stir and cook another minute.
  • Drain well and transfer to a slow cooker set to low.
  • Add the remaining garlic, Velveeta and onion.
  • Cover and cook on low 6 hours, stirring occasionally. If mixture gets too thick add a bit of milk or water and stir.

For the sandwiches

  • Toast buns if, desired.
  • Divide meat mixture between buns.
  • Add pickle slices and a couple of good skirts of ketchup and mustard.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins!

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

I know my buddies on the grilling and smoker forums are going to give me grief over making slow cooker baby back ribs. But I am always up to trying something new (to me). Now, yes, I know these baby back ribs don’t sit in a smoker for 6 or so hours and get a beautiful smoke ring. But, they are tender, almost fall-off-the-bone tender, and with a little help, quite tasty. And hey, when it’s blowing 45 MPH winds outside with a wind chill well below 0, slow cooker baby back ribs will do just nicely.

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

A Little Smokiness

Like with boiling ribs (ok, don’t hate me for boiling ribs!) before grilling them, you have to add something so that the ribs get some flavor to them. Last time I boiled ribs, I added Old Bay seafood boil seasoning. When I made these baby back ribs I added a drop or two of liquid smoke and a little smoky BBQ sauce to boot. Sure, it’s not the same as sitting over hickory smoke for a long time, but those smoky flavors do absorb into the meat as it cooks.

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Also try my slow cooker Vietnamese ribs.

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
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Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs

Sure, it's not the same as sitting over hickory smoke for a long time, but those smoky flavors do absorb into the meat as it cooks.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, ribs, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 487kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Separate the ribs into sections, 2-3 bones each.
  • Season the ribs on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper. Don’t be shy.
  • Add the water to the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce.
  • Add the ribs. Top with the onion and sprinkle with the garlic.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Remove ribs, discarding the onion.
  • Coat ribs in BBQ sauce on all sides.
  • Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has set.

Notes

I recommend a smoky hickory BBQ sauce to give you that ‘just off the smoker’ flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Wow, we were blown away with just how fantastic this slow cooker creamed corn was. Some of the credit goes to using the best sweet corn around, My Dad’s Sweet Corn. I put up a big batch of corn each summer for days just like today: cloudy, cold and dreary. The corn is creamy and sweet and smells, looks and tastes like summer.

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

A Few Thoughts

Corn from cans can be used instead of fresh, just drain the cans before adding to the slow cooker. For a spicier version of slow cooker creamed corn, use only half a brick of cream cheese and add 1/2 cup of cubed pepper jack cheese instead. Or a bit of cayenne pepper, but not much. You don’t want to bury the tremendous sweetness of the corn.

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Also try my southern creamed corn.

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Wow, we were blown away with just how fantastic this slow cooker creamed corn was. The corn is creamy and sweet and smells, looks and tastes like summer.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword corn, crockpot, slow cooker
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories 255kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Kelsey Nixon

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 cups corn kernels 3 cans, drained, if using canned, or scraped from 8 ears if using fresh
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • Kosher salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 stick unsalted butter

Instructions

  • Place corn, milk, sugar and cream cheese into a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook on low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the stick of butter and cook another hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Check seasoning and serve.

Notes

Substitute heavy cream for the milk for an even richer corn experience!

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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