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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

November 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

A versatile slow cooker recipe for hectic days when there’s no time to cook. You can use this delicious pulled pork for a variety of meals–tacos, sandwiches, or quesadillas.Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.

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Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Dinner Tonight's slow cooker pulled pork topped with cole slaw and resting on a bun.
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
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Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Servings Prep Time
12 10 minutes
Cook Time
8 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 large onion sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 lb boneless pork butt or shoulder
  • 3/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce reduced sodium
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Slow Cooker Directions
  1. Place onions in bottom of slow cooker. Place pork on top of onions. Sprinkle brown sugar, salt and pepper on top of pork.
  2. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, sugar, mustard, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Drizzle half of the vinegar mixture over pork. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture. Cook pork on low for 8-10 hours.
  4. Remove meat and onions; drain. Shred meat and onions; top with remaining vinegar mixture.
Multifunction Cooker Directions
  1. Sauté pork and onions in 1 Tablespoon canola oil until browned and turn the roast to brown the other side.
  2. Remove roast and add 1 cup water to pan and stir to remove and bits of food that are stuck to the bottom.
  3. Return roast to pot and close and set the vent to close, cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  4. Natural release and then remove roast and dump the water from the pot. Shred the meat.
  5. Return the meat to the pot and follow directions to make the vinegar mixture.
  6. Add the mixture to the pork and cook on the slow cooker setting for 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - AHA Nutrition Facts Serving size (143g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 70 mg 23 % Sodium 320 mg 14 % Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 3 g 6 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 21 mg 2 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 535 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Heart Healthy, instantpot, main dish, multifunction, multifunction cooker, Pork, protein, Slow Cooker

Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce Slow Cooker

April 14, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Who says peaches are just for dessert? This Slow Cooker Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce is the perfect meal for Spring! This meal is Freezer Meal Prep friendly, and utilizing the slow cooker helps to keep your kitchen cool while the temperature is rising outdoors. Serve over your favorite whole grain like brown rice or quinoa!


Chicken with Peachy Ginger Sauce Slow Cooker
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Ingredients
In Freezer Bag
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup Peach Jam sugar-free
  • 1 small red onion sliced ¼” thin
  • 1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 inch Piece Fresh Ginger Root peeled and grated
  • 3 teaspoon garlic minced
Serving Day
  • 2 cups brown rice cooked
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For Freezer Bag
  1. Place chicken thighs and onion in a freezer bag.
  2. In a bowl, combine peach jam, soy sauce, ginger root, and minced garlic to form a sauce.
  3. Pour the sauce to evenly coat the chicken thighs and onions.
  4. Remove as much air as possible from the bag, seal, and lay flat in the freezer until ready to cook.
When Ready to Cook
  1. The day before you are ready to cook, transfer from freezer to refrigerator to thaw.
  2. When thawed, empty contents into a slow cooker and cover with a lid.
  3. Cook on a low setting for 3-5 hours or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees and shreds easily with a fork.
  4. While the chicken is cooking, prepare brown rice according to package instructions.
  5. Shred chicken and return to juices in the slow cooker until ready to serve.
  6. Serve over brown rice and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, main dish, protein, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

March 21, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Slow Cookers are handy for making dinner but they can also be convenient for making dessert! Try this slow cooker peach cobbler to end the day with a sweet treat without all of the work!slow cooker peach cobbler a recipe brought to you by Dinner Tonight

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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
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Servings
10
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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler
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Ingredients
  • 3 pounds frozen slice peaches thawed and drained
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup 1% Milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Slow Cooker Directions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat your slow cooker by setting it ti the low setting.
  3. In a medium size mixing bowl. mix together the flour, cornmeal,baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  4. Add in Greek yogurt, milk, egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
  5. Add peaches in an even layer on the bottom of the slow cooker
  6. Pour the flour mixture on top of peaches.
  7. Slow cook on low for a minimum of 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
  8. Store any leftover cobbler in the refrigerator. Do not reheat food or leftovers in the slow cooker; instead reheat on stove top or the microwave.
Multifunction Cooker Directions
  1. Peach Cobbler recipe needs to be halved in order to fit into the standard multifunction cooker! Makes 5 Servings. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. Add in Greek yogurt, milk, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Add peaches to the bottom of the multi-function cooker.
  5. Spread the flour mixture on top of peaches
  6. Set on high pressure for 8 minutes. Use the quick steam release.
  7. Store any leftover cobbler in the refrigerator.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cobbler, dessert, Desserts, frozen, kid friendly, multifunction, peach, peaches, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker French Onion Roast

January 21, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

This French Onion Roast cooks low and slow in your slow cooker for an impressive roast! Perfect for a cold day or a busy week.

 

Slow Cooker French Onion Roast
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Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 medium yellow onion sliced thin
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 pound beef chuck roast fat trimmed
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons resh thyme
Servings: 4 ounce servings
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  1. In a skillet heat the olive oil over low to medium heat, add the onions and cook until the onions are almost caramelized. Use up to 2 tablespoons of water to help in the cooking process if onions start to stick to the pan. This takes about 30-35 minutes.
  2. In a slow cooker place the beef roast, caramelized onion, and garlic.
  3. Add the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
  4. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
  5. Note: the onions can be caramelized the day before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to add to the slow cooker.
Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 4 ounces meat + 1/4 cup liquid (180g)
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Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	75	mg			25	%	
Sodium	200	mg			9	%	
Total Carbohydrate	4	g			1	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	2	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	26	g					

Vitamin D	0.1	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	30	mg			2	%	
Iron	2.6	mg			15	%	
Potassium	450	mg			10	%

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Its getting a little cooler and now, it’s time for soup!  Try this easy slow cooker soup for dinner.  Just add your ingredients, set the clock and go! Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.

Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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Slow cooker Taco Soup recipe ready to warm you up! plated in a bowl surrounded by chilis and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans Ranch style beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kidney beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium kernel corn
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans low sodium stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1/2 ounce low sodium taco seasoning about 1/2 of one packet
  • 1/2 ounce dry ranch style dressing mix about 1/2 of one packet
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  1. Cook ground beef with chopped onion; drain grease.
  2. Add to large crock pot.
  3. Clean tops of all canned goods before opening
  4. Then add other ingredients (including liquid from vegetables) to the meat mixture in the crock pot.
  5. Stir well. Simmer in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: bean, beans, Beef, canned, corn, crock pot, dinner, lunch, recipe, recipes, Slow Cooker, soup, taco, tacos, tex mex, vegetable, vegetables

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