slow cooker
noun
: an electric cooking pot that is used especially for cooking foods at a relatively low temperature over a long period of time
Until recently, there has been something of a divide between the slow cooker and the adventuresome home cook.—
Mark Bittman
Mark BittmanSet slow cooker to low, cover and cook until brisket is fork-tender, 9 to 10 hours (or cook on high for 5 to 6 hours).—Cook's Country
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Sometimes, bigger is better, especially on a slow cooker.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Pulled pork sandwiches, a staple in barbecue, can be made in any oven or slow cooker.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
Pour cooking liquid back into slow cooker and stir in cream, corn starch, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Get the recipe 09 of 10 Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Pulled pork sandwiches, a staple in barbecue, can be made in any oven or slow cooker.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
Pour cooking liquid back into slow cooker and stir in cream, corn starch, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Get the recipe 09 of 10 Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken
The tangy, briny pepperoncini peppers lighten up this slow cooker chicken for warm summer nights.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for slow cooker
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“Slow cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow%20cooker. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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