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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Yes, ribs cooked in a slow cooker do need a bit of liquid to keep them moist and tender.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Mississippi Pork Roast With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, this recipe transforms pork into something special.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
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This slow cooker features three 2.5 quart stoneware pots that can cook and serve multiple dishes simultaneously.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Use 2 forks to shred ribs in slow cooker, discarding any bones.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Mississippi Pork Roast With just five pantry staples and a slow cooker, this recipe transforms pork into something special.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Triple slow cooker buffet server: on sale for $51.50
Original price:$75.99
This slow cooker features three 2.5 quart stoneware pots that can cook and serve multiple dishes simultaneously.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025
Use 2 forks to shred ribs in slow cooker, discarding any bones.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 6 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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