January is National Slow Cooker Month! I can’t think of a better time to warm up with a steaming meal made the easy way: in a crock pot! A slow cooker, also known as a Crock-Pot or Slo-Cooker, is a countertop electrical cooking appliance that is used for simmering, which requires maintaining a relatively low temperature compared to other cooking methods (such as baking, boiling, and frying) for many hours. [1] Years ago not many dishes were created for slow cooking outside of roasts and stews. But, with new recipes popping up every day, there is no limit to what you can do.
Here is a round up of some slow cooking recipes sure to keep you warm this winter. Find some time to plug it in, stir it up and relax while your crock pot does the rest! You deserve a break.
Slow Cooker Dim Sum Pulled Pork & Sweet Sesame Snap Peas
View Recipe by Lacy DeVeney
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
View Recipe by Julie M.
Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo
View Recipe by The Southern Lady
Adobo Pork Tostadas
View Recipe by Patricia Stagich
Blackberry Peach Betty
View Recipe by Marybeth
Pumpkin Raisin Cake
View Recipe by Marybeth
The Slow cooker chicken gumbo looks delicious!!
great ideas! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to try these
I can’t wait to try some of these recipes! My mouth is watering. I just got a new slow cooker too!
I’m a big fan of the slow cooker, especially during the winter when some great chili or other hot food simmering in one is just the best thing in the cold weather. That first recipe is so appealing, I want to check it out right now…thanks for these great recipe ideas!