The slow cooker is an easy-to-use, must-have kitchen tool. Just set it and forget it. Simply prepare your evening meal in the morning and let it safely simmer throughout the day. When dinnertime arrives, all you’ll need to do is set the table and dig in…
1. Shredded Pork
Think of this shredded pork as pulled pork without the barbecue sauce. You cook a pork shoulder until it’s fall-part tender. Then serve it with a side of cornbread and veggies or use it to make tacos, nachos or sandwiches. It also goes great with eggs and potatoes for an easy “breakfast for dinner” meal. Cook up some shredded pork>>
2. Pulled BBQ Chicken
You don’t need to fire up the grill for crowd-pleasing barbecued chicken. Just grab your slow cooker. This recipe works with either boneless chicken thighs or breasts. Let’s have BBQ tonight>>
3. Apple Cider Pulled Chicken
This mouthwatering pulled chicken recipe can be prepared using an electric pressure cooker or a slow cooker. Top with the accompanying Quick Slaw for an out-of-this-world flavor combination. Try this succulent recipe>>
4. Vegan Black-Eyed Peas
These vegan black-eyed peas provide all the heartiness and taste of the traditional meat-filled versions. With this recipe, you can choose to go with the basic preparation or incorporate the optional add-ins for an extra kick. Black-eyed peas, please>>
5. Paleo Chili
Most chili is filled with beans, which are off limits when eating Paleo. In this version, sweet potatoes take the place of the beans, adding a wonderful texture and sweetness to balance the whole dish. Make this nut- and dairy-free recipe>>
6. Sweet Potato Casserole
This casserole is made in the slow cooker, making it simple to prepare during the busy holidays. Let the slow cooker do all the work through the day while you prepare your other dishes or make it further ahead of time. The casserole is also Paleo and does not contain the sugar that is commonly found in sweet potato casseroles. It’s sweet potato time>>
7. Chipotle Black Bean and Quinoa Stew
Perfect for those cold winter nights when you need something to warm you inside and out, this hearty and healthy vegan stew contains a variety of veggies, spices and other ingredients for a filling bowl of comfort that is free of gluten, dairy, egg, soy and sugar. Curl up with a bowl tonight>>
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