Give the Grill a Break! 10 Crock-Pot Recipes For Your Family's Next Cookout

In a fraction of the active prep time that it would take to make on the grill, this Apple Cider Pulled Pork is delicious on a bun with a green salad or coleslaw.

Source: Gimme Some Oven

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma's The New Slow Cooker, this
Curried Chicken Salad is easy to make and serve.

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With only a few ingredients, these sloppy joes from Budget Gourmet Mom are on the table and ready for noshing after a day of cooking slow and low, thanks to your Crock-Pot. And leftovers do double duty as lunch the next day.

Source: Budget Gourmet Mom

Talk about easy: these Crock-Pot Ribs require just five ingredients!

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While we generally associate slow-cooker meals with heartier fare, this Southwestern Quinoa is light and bright and makes a yummy side dish alongside barbecued chicken, burgers, or ribs.

Source: Betty Crocker

After 10-plus hours of simmering in the slow cooker, we can pretty much guarantee that these baked beans will have the best depth of flavor of any you've ever made.

Source: How Sweet It Is