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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FAQs

Can you slow cook for 20 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 slow cook all day? ›

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.

What is the longest time in slow cooker? ›

On some occasions, you'll want to leave food in the slow cooker to keep warm, during Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, for example, or any other event or holiday. While it's perfectly ok to use your crock pot in this way, try to avoid leaving food on the warming setting for more than four hours.

Can you run a crockpot for 24 hours? ›

While leaving it on for days is certainly not recommended, most programmable slow cookers have a 24 hour cycle; after that, the slow cooker would shut off automatically. That's a lot longer than I was expecting, and than I would assume anyone plans to leave their slow cooker on.

Can I slow cook beef for 24 hours? ›

Yes, it is safe to cook meat in a crock pot overnight as long as the internal temperature of the food reaches a safe minimum temperature of at least 145°F for beef, pork, and lamb, or 160°F for poultry, as measured by a food thermometer.

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.
  1. Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Ravioli in Tomato Cream Sauce. ...
  2. Homemade Udon Noodles. ...
  3. Simple Challah Bread. ...
  4. Hearty Dutch Oven Beef Stew. ...
  5. Pork Carnitas. ...
  6. Easy Homemade Pizza Dough. ...
  7. Homemade Bagels.
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Is 24 hours too long to slow cook? ›

As long as the liquid level's okay, you should be fine. I have recipes that take 24–48 hours in the slow cooker—some bone broths I make are at least a day, and during canning season, my fruit butters cook down at least overnight, and sometimes for a full day or more.

Can I leave my crockpot on high all day? ›

But is it safe to leave a crockpot on all day? Yes! Since crockpots cook at a much lower temperature, it's often necessary to run the appliance for 4-8 hours.

Why put paper towel under crockpot lid? ›

The hack is easy enough: Simply place a sheet or two of paper towel between the lid and the pot, ensuring the seal remains tight. The paper towel will absorb excess moisture and prevent any condensation from dripping back onto the food.

What foods should not go 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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Why put tea towels on a slow cooker? ›

Try putting a tea towel over the top of the slow cooker before replacing the lid. This absorbs the excess moisture, thickening the dish and deepening its flavours. The cloth can be replaced with a fresh one when needed, but usually one tea towel during the final couple of hours will do the trick.

Can I leave chicken in the slow cooker overnight? ›

The official guideline is no more than 2 hours, total, between 40°F and 140°F. So, if your room is fairly cool, and all the ingredients were cold, at two hours in the off crock pot, you're just inside these guideline. I might suggest turning up the temperature to 160 just to be safe.

Can I leave my crockpot on warm overnight? ›

The warm setting on your slow cooker is great for keeping your food warm until you're ready to enjoy it. Just make sure that it's within four hours of when your food is done cooking.

Why is my crockpot burning my food? ›

Not adding enough liquid can lead to burning.

"It's important to add enough liquid to ensure the bottom of your dish doesn't burn." If your meal does burn, the chef said to avoid scraping the bottom of the pot while stirring and serving because it can give the entire dish a burnt flavor.

Can I slow cook roast for 20 hours? ›

Place chuck roast into the cooker; pour in water until all but the top 1/2 inch of roast is covered. Sprinkle ground pepper over top. Cover and cook on Low until meat is tender, about 22 hours.

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on for 12 hours? ›

Yes, if you use them correctly. The slow cooker cooks foods slowly at a low temperature, generally between 170 and 280 degrees F, over several hours. The combination of direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking and steam, destroys bacteria making the slow cooker a safe process for cooking foods.

How many hours is high on a slow cooker? ›

How to use a slow cooker
Oven or stovetopSlow cooker (high)Slow cooker (low)
15 – 30 minutes1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours4 – 6 hours
30 – 45 minutes2 – 3 hours6 – 8 hours
45 minutes to 3 hours4 – 6 hours8 – 12 hours

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