Apple-Bourbon Country-Style Pork Ribs
Make an old-fashioned country-style dinner in your slow cooker this summer. Tart apples and saucy pork ribs make a sweet barbecue dinner. A splash of bourbon adds smoky flavor to this summer slow cooker recipe.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 7 hrs (low) or 3 to 3-1/2 hours (high)
Jerk Pork Wraps with Lime Mayo
Try a quick and easy slow cooker dish for a fresh summer dinner with minimal effort. Jamaican jerk seasoning infuses slow-cooked pork shoulder with bold Caribbean flavor that's tempered with a creamy lime mayo. Mango salsa and crisp red pepper add sweet, crunchy texture to this no-fuss wrap.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Mixed-Berry Pudding Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luscious fruit dessert. Slow-cooked with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, this warm and gooey pudding-cake recipe tastes delightfully delicious -- and leaves your kitchen with a sweet berry aroma.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins to 3 hrs (high)
Cool: 1 hr
Tex-Mex Chipotle Sloppy Joes
For your next summer fiesta, scoop our tender chicken-pork filling into toasted tortillas. The secret ingredient in these flavorful tacos? Chipotle chile peppers! You can find canned chiptole peppers in adobo sauce in the Mexican foods aisle at any supermarket.
Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Make your favorite restaurant dish at home with our healthier, tastier version of chicken lettuce wraps. Savory teriyaki sauce and spicy hot mustard give a burst of Asian flavor to every bite.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2 1/2 hours (high)
Sherried Fruit
Wake up to something sweet with our warm and luscious fruit compote. Best served warm, this sugary fruit mixture features pears, plums, and apples, and it's a scrumptious alternative to maple syrup on pancakes, French toast, or waffles. Plus, try it over ice cream for a tasty summer treat.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins to 4 hrs (low) or 1.5-2 hours (high)
Cuban-Style Pork Sliders with Mojo Sauce
Pork lovers unite! These delicious Cuban-style sliders are all you need for a great summer barbecue. Our recipe for homemade Mojo Sauce, a traditional Cuban pork marinade, adds a burst of citrus flavor, while fresh jalape�o peppers spice things up.
Yield: 24 sliders
Prep: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
Lemon-Poppy Seed Bread
Start your morning with our scrumptious lemon-poppy seed bread recipe. Don't forget to add the final drizzle of creamy vanilla glaze before serving.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Slow Cook: 1 hr 30 mins to 2 hrs (high)
Cool: 10 mins
Fruited Pork Chops
Summer barbeuce gets a quick and easy makeover with the help of your slow cooker . Tender slow-cooked chops and peppers in a thick barbecue sauce give this pork recipe sweet and savory flavors.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hrs to 4 hrs 30 mins (low) or 2-2.5 hours (high)
Lemon-Berry Pudding Cake
Feeling fruity? Try this luscious lemon-berry cake. Its ooey-gooey texture and juicy fruit combo make for a delightful summer slow-cooker dessert. Best of all, it has fewer than 200 calories per serving.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 2 1/2 to 3 hours (high)
Cool: 1 hr
Jalapeno Steak 'n' Mushrooms
There's nothing better than a juicy steak in the summertime. Try our slow-cooked version, simmered in a savory garlic sauce and paired with fresh mushrooms, onions, and jalapenos.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs hours (low) or 4-1/2 to 5 hours (high)
Pear and Chai Breakfast Cake
Rich in caramel flavor and topped with a buttery pear layer, this chai-infused slow cooker breakfast cake is perfect an impressive brunch dish.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 25 mins
Slow Cook: 2 hrs to 2 hrs 15 mins (high)
Cool: 5 mins
Crustless Spinach-and-Mushroom Quiche
This amazing bacon-topped slow cooker veggie quiche is a great go-to for any summer brunch. Biscuit mix gives the quiche a flaky texture, while fresh portobello mushrooms and Gruyere cheese provide a rich flavor profile.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs to 5 hrs (low) or 2 to 2-1/2 hours (high)
Cool: 15 mins
Caribbean Cocktail Sausages
Try this delicious cocktail-sausage recipe at your next get-together. Hearty sausages are slow-cooked in a spicy garlic-ginger sauce. Jerk seasoning adds an extra kick, while pineapple glaze sweetens things up.
Makes: 24 servings
Prep: 15 mins
Slow Cook: 4 hrs (low) or 2 hours (high)
Triple-Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pudding Cake
Creamy peanut butter and chocolate-bar pieces make this nutty slow cooker pudding cake even more luscious. Top with ice cream for a scrumptious dessert a la mode.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Cool: 30 mins
Slow Cook: 2 hrs to 2 hrs 30 mins (high)
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