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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Best All Day Slow Cookers

Are you looking for a good slow cooker that won’t overcook your food while you are away? We are big fans of the Intelli-Time Slow Cookers

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What to cook that takes all day? ›

If you have extra time to kill and are looking for a special, intensive recipe to try, here's some inspiration.
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Can you slow cook for 20 hours? ›

Today's programmable slow cookers often come with the ability to cook food for up to 24 hours, as well as automatic warming settings that can stay on for just as long. But when it comes to slow cooking the day away, just because you can doesn't mean you should.

Can you slow cook all day? ›

Each of these easy crock-pot dinner recipes cooks for eight hours or more, meaning you can set the slow cooker and forget about it all day while you're at work—no overcooking or dried out dinners!

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

Tip: Make food that is best suited for longer cook periods.
  1. Cilantro Lime Shredded Pork–6-8 hours.
  2. Skinny Crockpot Pulled Pork–8-10 hours.
  3. Coconut Chicken Drumsticks–6 hours.
  4. Pork Gyros–6 hours.
  5. Ham, Lentil and Barley Soup–8 hours.
  6. Easy Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce–8-12 hours.
  7. Shepherd's Pie Chili–8-12 hours.

What food takes the longest to cook? ›

On your meal prep day, focus first on foods that take the longest to cook: proteins like chicken and fish; whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and farro; dried beans and legumes; and, roasted vegetables.

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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Is it safe to leave a crockpot on low overnight? ›

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on for 12 hours? Yes, you can use your slow cooker for longer than eight hours, as long as you keep an eye on it. Many slow cookers do have an automatic shutoff after 24 hours.

Can you run a crockpot for 24 hours? ›

The food will not only stain the cooker's interior, but it will also be soggy and overcooked and be left open to bacteria. Most of the programmable slow cookers available today have a 24-hour cycle, which would shut the slow cooker off automatically, but older models don't necessarily have this function.

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

Research conducted by USDA FSIS indicates it's safe to cook large cuts of meat and poultry in a slow cooker. Follow the manufacturer's recipes and safety guidelines. Start clean. Start with clean hands, utensils surfaces and a clean cooker.

Can I leave my crockpot on warm overnight? ›

You can set your slow cooker to cook your dinner before you leave for the day and come home to a hot and freshly cooked meal. You can also set it overnight and wake up to a tasty breakfast.

What if my crockpot is too big? ›

If you're working with a big slow cooker and prefer not to scale a recipe up, an oven-safe baking dish provides an easy work-around. Add the recipe ingredients to the baking dish, sized so it's two-third to three-quarters full, then place the dish inside the bowl of the slow cooker.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

What meat can you slow cook for 12 hours? ›

But 12-hour lamb is the next rung, the top shelf – it's first class. And once you've flown first class, it's hard to look at anything else the same way again! Here's what makes 12-hour lamb that much more special: Lower temp = more succulent meat – Tough cuts like lamb shoulder need slow-cooking to tenderise them.

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.

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