recipes slow cooker

 The slow cooker is a fantastic appliance for busy weeknights! Here are a few delicious and easy slow cooker recipes:

1. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

 * Ingredients:

   * 2-3 lb boneless pork shoulder roast

   * 1 onion, chopped

   * 2 cloves garlic, minced

   * 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

   * 1 cup apple cider vinegar

   * 1/4 cup brown sugar

   * 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

   * 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

   * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 * Instructions:

   * Place pork roast in the slow cooker.

   * Add onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

   * Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until pork is very tender and easily shreds.

   * Shred pork with two forks.

   * Serve on buns with your favorite toppings (coleslaw, BBQ sauce, etc.).

2. Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

 * Ingredients:

   * 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

   * 1 onion, chopped

   * 2 carrots, chopped

   * 2 celery stalks, chopped

   * 4 cups chicken broth

   * 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

   * 2 bay leaves

   * Salt and pepper to taste

   * 1 (10 ounce) package frozen dumplings

 * Instructions:

   * Place chicken, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, parsley, and bay leaves in the slow cooker.

   * Season with salt and pepper.

   * Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until chicken is very tender.

   * Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred.

   * Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

   * Drop frozen dumplings on top of the chicken and broth.

   * Cover and cook on low for 15-20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.

3. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

 * Ingredients:

   * 2 lbs beef stew meat

   * 1 onion, chopped

   * 2 carrots, chopped

   * 2 celery stalks, chopped

   * 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

   * 2 cups beef broth

   * 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

   * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

   * 1 teaspoon dried thyme

   * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

   * 1 bay leaf

 * Instructions:

   * Place beef, onion, carrots, celery, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf in the slow cooker.

   * Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until beef is very tender.

   * Add potatoes and cook for an additional 1-2 hours, or until potatoes are tender.

   * Remove bay leaf before serving.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. There are countless other delicious slow cooker recipes available online and in cookbooks. Enjoy the convenience and deliciousness of slow cooker meals!