Shredded Pork Tacos
Root beer and chipotle chiles may seem like strange selections for your pork taco sauce, but they actually create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Trust us, these tempting tacos are well worth the try!
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Cook: 20 mins
Red Bean, Chicken, and Sweet Potato Stew
The creamy peanut butter base of this Cajun stew gives it a pleasantly nutty flavor. Toss in beans and a few chopped veggies -- green peppers, tomatoes, and sweet pototoes -- for a wholesome fix of nutrients and a whole lot of flavor.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)
Cola-Chipotle Pork Tortas
A bubbly can of cola transforms garlicky pork into a sweet and savory sandwich. This refreshing twist on tortas also features a blend of Mexican spices, mayonnaise, and fresh avocado slices.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 10 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Cook: 8 mins
Pot Roast Paprikash
Rich, colorful Spanish paprika is at the heart of any Hungarian dish. It adds a sweet, smoky flavor to our saucy noodles and pot roast, while onions and carrots add tender crunch.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high), plus 30 minutes (high)
Balsamic Vinegar and Honey Pulled-Pork Sliders
Fresh coleslaw and dill pickles gives these mini barbecue pork sandwiches a bright crunch in every bite. Add a squirt of Dijon-style mustard for tang and a spoonful of honey to sweeten things up.
Yield: 20 sliders
Prep: 40 mins
Slow Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 1/2 to 5 hours (high), plus 1 hour (low)
How to Make Pork in a Slow Cooker
When it comes to slow-cooked pork, it's all about the sauce! Whether your sauce is homemade or store-bought, we show you how, when, and how much to add to your meat -- so you get that delicous extra layer of flavor in every bite.
BBQ Veggie Joes
The all-American king of meat sandwiches makes a scrumptiously satisfying meal when made with tender vegetables, legumes, and grains. Best of all, you can enjoy this low-fat barbecue spin for under 300 calories per serving.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Slow Cook: 3 hrs to 3 hrs 30 mins (high) plus 30 minutes (high)
Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
Celery, onions, and sweet peppers are known as the holy trinity of Cajun and Creole cuisines. We've tossed them in with brown rice and succulent shrimp, then added our homemade salt-free seasoning to create a low-cal, low-fat superstar jambalaya. Who knew something so healthy could taste this scrumptious?
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours (low) or 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours (high) + 30 minutes (high)
Braised Collard Greens
Soothe the soul with some comforting Southern-style cooking. We transform these rough-looking collard greens into a rich and tender meal by simply cooking them with a hearty piece of ham, some red pepper, and onions.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs (low) or 3 hours (high)
Tex-Mex Mac and Cheese
Forget the boxed stuff and dig in to our creamy blend of cheesy macaroni, zippy salsa, peppers, and seasoned ground beef. This slow cooker potluck favorite is sure to satisfy both kids and adults alike.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins to 6 hrs (low)
Spicy Cuban Flank Steak
Sink your teeth into a colorful medley of Cuban flavors -- shredded steak, zesty lime, and homemade picadillo relish -- between the puffy halves of a soft French roll.
Makes: 10 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) 4 to 4-1/2 hours (high)
Moroccan Tagine-Style Chicken Thighs
A pinch of saffron goes a long way in this marvelous Moroccan meal. The popular spice lends the date-and-apricot-glazed chicken an intoxicating flavor and a golden amber color .
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Marinate: 8 hrs
Slow Cook: 8 hrs (low) or 4 hours (high)
Caribbean Pork Chili
Throw this kaleidoscope of fresh island-style ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, then return home later to amazing aromas and delicous Caribbean flavors.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
Steak Sandwiches with Ratatouille
French-favorite ratatouille meets Italian-seasoned steak in this fabulous bistro-style sandwich. Although ratatouille usually contains eggplant, this appealing artichoke version is delightful and pairs deliciously with soft focaccia bread.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Mango Chicken Tinga
Tinga, a shredded-meat stew, gets its smoky punch from chipotle chiles. To make our savory variation, slowly simmer chicken, mango, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a coastal Mexican twist.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2 1/2 hours (high)
Japanese Cabbage Stew
Forget the takeout! Our steamy stew tastes just like egg-roll filling and contains fewer calories. The special ingredient? Miso. The highly nutritious fermented bean paste lends this pork-cabbage concoction its savory Asian flavor.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs (low) or 3 hours (high)
Jalapeno Steak 'n' Mushrooms
Devour a big, juicy steak any time of the year with our spicy, slow-cooked spin. We've taken each hearty hunk of steak, sizzled it in soy, and paired it with jalapeno peppers, onions, and fresh portabello mushrooms.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs hours (low) or 4-1/2 to 5 hours (high)
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