20 ALL DAY Slow Cooker Recipes - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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Do you wish you had more ALL DAY slow cooker recipesthat you fix in the morning and come home to a perfectly cooked meal? We have pulled together our favorite long cooking crock pot recipes and asked the best cooks we know to tell us theirs as well.

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Cris here. One of the frustrations I often hear from readers is that cooking times are not long enough these days. I get it, I really do. Chances are just about all of you have had this happen: You put together a wonderful recipe in the morning only to get home from work to find an overcooked mess in the crock pot. (Note: if this happens to you often you might find our post abouthow to fix 3 common slow cooker issueshelpful.)

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All Day Slow Cooker Recipes

If finding great all day slow cooker recipes is a problem for you, these 20 ALL DAY Slow Cooker Recipes are designed to help you get a little more cooking time out of your day. So you can truly fix it and forget it.

Crock Pot Mississippi Beef Roast(Low 8-10 Hours)

This roast is Mikey’s absolute favorite roast and it comes out perfect every time. Beef roasts are GREAT for all day slow cooking. They get more tender the longer you cook them.

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Crock Pot Whole BBQ Chicken(Low 8 hrs) – The Country Cook

Brandie has an ah-mazing whole chicken recipe that makes an incredibly tender and flavorful chicken every time!

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Crock Pot Steak Tacos (Low 8-10 hrs)

Once again, beef is your friend when it comes to longer cooking times. Aunt Lou uses some flat iron steak here to make these delicious steak tacos!

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice(Low 7-8 hrs)– Southern Plate

This cheesy chicken dish from Christy has comfort food written all over it. She tells me she makes it all the time and it is definitely a must try!

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Crock Pot All Day Veggie Soup(Low 8-10 hours)

Our All Day Veggie Soup is perfect for all day cooking. You can follow the recipe exactly or even substitute in your favorite veggies.


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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy(low 6-8 hours) –Southern Bite

Stacey’s Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is so simple to throw together and the perfect meal to come home to after a day out of the house.

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter(Low 10 hrs)

No all day slow cooker recipes list would be complete without a good apple butter recipe. Apple butter is a favorite on everything from toast to biscuits to pancakes! You will not believe how easy it is to make.

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Crock Pot Butternut Squash Tortellini(Low 7-8 hrs) –Funny is Family

Amy has a deliciously creamy treat thatis so good you will wantto add itto your regular meal rotation.
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Crock Pot Pork Roast and Veggies(Low 8-10 hrs)

This crock pot pork roast and veggies is INCREDIBLE. I just love the flavor. I also love that it is truly a one pot meal because the veggies cook right alongside the roast.

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Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles(Low 8 hrs)- The Farmwife Feeds

Jent shares a classic recipe that no one will pass up! Her chicken and noodles are a comforting weeknight treat orperfect as a holiday potluck offering.

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Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast(Low 8-10 hrs)

This Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast is a regular at my house. My family loves this roast and the rich, flavorful gravy it makes.

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Sausage Potato Casserole(Low 6-8 hrs) The Farmwife Cooks

Liz shared this hearty casserole that would be perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

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Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup(Low 8-10 hrs)

Our Chicken Tortilla Soup has a secret that gives you that awesome all day flavor without drying out your chicken.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Philly Cheese Steaks(Low 8 hrs)The Magical Slow Cooker

Sarah takes a beef roast, cheese and French bread and creates a decadent sandwich you will love to sink your teeth into after a long day.

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Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast(Low 8 hrs)

We love this spin on the Mississippi Roast! Switching out the beef roast for a pork roast brings a while new fabulousdish to the table.

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Crock Pot Pork Carnitas(Low 8-10 hrs)Family Fresh Meals

Corey shares her secrets to getting the perfect carnitas from the crock pot.

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup(Low 6-8 hrs)

Our slow cooker stuffed pepper soup is a reader AND family favorite (and co-worker favorite–ha!) We make this soup all the time and Mikey even takes it into work from time to time.

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Java Pot Roast(Low 6-8 hrs)Bake at Midnite

Judith has a fun twist on a traditional pot roast– coffee!
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Crock Pot Beef Stew(Low 8-10 hrs)

Beef stew is a staple when you think about all day slow cooker recipes. We joke this is the best beef stew I never made because one night I was carrying on about how good it was and it was the best I had ever made and Mikey reminded me that TECHNICALLY he made dinner that night… eh… potato-po-tah-to ;).

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BBQ Pot Roast over Cheddar Ranch Gritsfrom Plain Chicken

Steph has outdone herself with this BBQ Pot Roast and Cheddar Ranch Grits. Wow.
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FAQs

Can you cook something in a crockpot for 24 hours? ›

Most slow cooker meals take 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high, but there are also recipes for slow-cooked meat that take up to 24 hours. If you want to avoid overcooking your dish, follow the given guidelines as closely as possible.

Can you slow cook all day? ›

Slow cookers have several advantages. It's "all-day cooking without looking." They are economical to operate and a great way to tenderize less expensive and tougher cuts of meat (shoulder, round, and chuck).

Can you slow cook for 20 hours? ›

As long as the liquid level's okay, you should be fine. I have recipes that take 24–48 hours in the slow cooker—some bone broths I make are at least a day, and during canning season, my fruit butters cook down at least overnight, and sometimes for a full day or more.

What can I cook in the slow cooker for 10 hours? ›

If the recipe doesn't give a specific time for the high setting, subtract about 3 to 4 hours.
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How long can food stay in crockpot on low? ›

On some occasions, you'll want to leave food in the slow cooker to keep warm, during Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, for example, or any other event or holiday. While it's perfectly ok to use your crock pot in this way, try to avoid leaving food on the warming setting for more than four hours.

Is it OK to leave a crockpot on overnight? ›

Can I leave my slow cooker on low overnight? AS long as it's not empty, absolutely you can. It's no different than cooking food all day while you're away.

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
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Can I leave my crockpot on low during the day? ›

Yes, you can leave your slow cooker on all day or overnight. However, if you are planning to leave your slow cooker on overnight, make sure it's on a low heat.

Can you leave chicken in crockpot for 10 hours? ›

You certainly can, the meat will simply fall to bits, which might be desirable for some recipes like “Chicken and Dumplings” which will take 8–12 hours on “Low” setting. As long as the temperature remains above 140 F you can leave your chicken in the cooker all day but try to avoid more than 12 hours

What is the maximum time for a slow cooker? ›

As long as there is something inside cooking, preferably with liquid, and the top is on, your slow cooker could run for 24 hours or longer. Some liquid will slowly boil out, so the less liquid, the less time to leave it unattended.

Is it safe to put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

"Raw meat is a slow-cooker staple, but you may need to add it to the pot before adding other ingredients like green vegetables," she shared. "Browning meat in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker has been a game-changer for my slow-cooker meals.

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

Does slow cooker use a lot of electricity? ›

According to the Energy Saving Trust, a slow cooker is one of the most energy efficient kitchen appliances. On average, a slow cooker draws about the same amount of energy as a standard electric light bulb. This means that despite being on for a longer period of time, a slow cooker actually uses very little energy.

Can you overdo a slow cooker? ›

Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.

Can I leave chicken in crockpot for 8 hours? ›

Cook the whole chicken

Keep the skin on (you can remove after cooking), add lots of herbs, layer the bottom of your crock with potatoes, carrots and onions, let it go unsupervised for 8 hours, and walk into a very nice weeknight version of the Sunday Roasted Chicken.

Can I leave chicken in crockpot for 24 hours? ›

As long as the temperature remains above 140 F you can leave your chicken in the cooker all day but try to avoid more than 12 hours…

How many hours can you leave a crockpot on? ›

That varies by what's inside the slow cooker and also by the appliance's setting and model, the experts say. Most recipes for all-day cooking call for 6 to 8 hours on low. Quality- (and safety-) wise, another 1 to 2 hours in 'keep warm' mode won't mess things up.

Can I leave slow cooker on for 48 hours? ›

As long as there is something inside cooking, preferably with liquid, and the top is on, your slow cooker could run for 24 hours or longer. Some liquid will slowly boil out, so the less liquid, the less time to leave it unattended.

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