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Slow Cooker
Slow cooker times on low and high for hands-off meals
14 ingredients
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Ground Beef
Brown first for best flavor. Great for chili and ragù.
6–8 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high
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Pork Tenderloin
Add liquid. Shreds beautifully.
6–8 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high
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Pork Belly
Cubed. Falls apart.
8–10 hrs low / 5–6 hrs high
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Turkey Breast
Won't get crispy skin, but very moist.
6–8 hrs low / 4–5 hrs high
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Pork Ribs
Won't get bark, but incredibly tender. Broil to finish.
8–10 hrs low / 5–6 hrs high
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Brisket
Flat only — trim to fit. Shreds beautifully.
10–12 hrs low / 6–8 hrs high
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Chickpeas (Dried)
Soak first. Low and slow. Season at the end.
8–10 hrs low / 4–5 hrs high
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Black Beans (Dried)
Soak first. Great for set-and-forget meals.
6–8 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high
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Pinto Beans (Dried)
Soak first. Add onion and garlic. Hands-off perfection.
6–8 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high
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Kidney Beans (Dried)
MUST boil on stovetop 10 min FIRST. Then transfer to slow cooker.
6–8 hrs low
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White Beans (Cannellini)
Soak first. Great for white bean stew.
6–8 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high
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Navy Beans (Dried)
Soak first. Perfect for baked bean flavor.
8–10 hrs low / 4–5 hrs high
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Split Peas
Great for split pea soup. Set and forget.
8–10 hrs low / 4–5 hrs high
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Black-Eyed Peas
Great with smoked turkey or ham hock.
5–7 hrs low / 3–4 hrs high