5 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes For When It's Too Hot to Cook | Allrecipes, by Allrecipes on YouTube. 18 min 11 s.
- Video length
- 18 min 11 s
- Time to do it
- 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Season pork ribs with salt, pepper and a dry rub. Stand them upright against the slow cooker wall so they fit, then pour barbecue sauce over the top.
Cover and cook the ribs on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat pulls away from the bone. Brush with more sauce before serving.
For the shrimp boil, add baby potatoes, sliced sausage, corn pieces, onion and Old Bay seasoning to the slow cooker with a little broth. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
Stir raw shrimp into the hot pot during the last 15 to 20 minutes. They are done when pink and curled, so do not overcook them.
For corn chowder, cook diced potatoes, onion and corn kernels with broth on low for 4 hours. Stir in cream and a little flour slurry in the last 30 minutes to thicken.
For green chile pork, brown cubed pork shoulder in a skillet first if you have time. Add it to the pot with chopped green chiles, onion and broth, then cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Make the fresh summer salsa while the pork cooks: dice tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cilantro, then mix with lime juice and salt. Spoon it over each bowl.
For Hawaiian chicken, put chicken thighs in the pot with pineapple chunks, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and a splash of vinegar. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, then shred and serve over rice.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the lid on as much as possible; every peek lets heat out and adds cooking time.
Add shrimp, cream and fresh herbs near the end so they do not turn rubbery or split.
Fill the slow cooker no more than two-thirds full so it heats evenly and safely.
Let the pot cool before plunging it into cold water, and never put a hot ceramic insert on a cold counter.
Questions
Can I cook these on high instead of low?
Yes, but cut the time roughly in half and check doneness early. Tough cuts like ribs and pork shoulder still come out more tender on low.
Do I need to brown the meat first?
It is optional. Browning pork shoulder adds flavor and color, but you can skip it on a hot day and still get a good result.
How long do the leftovers keep?
Store them in sealed containers in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Reheat chowder gently on the stove and add a splash of broth if it thickens.
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