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
Cook's CountryExamples of slow cooker in a Sentence
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Prepared in a slow cooker, this soft, cheesy dish requires about three hours for cooking.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
This slow cooker superstar features several favorite game-day foods in one low-fuss, lusciously creamy package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Juicy tenderloin makes for a scrumptious filling after a few hours in the slow cooker, and the spicy sriracha slaw on top adds punch to each mouthwatering bite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
The 9-in-1 device is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, sterilizer, and food warmer.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
In a slow cooker, add the brisket, enough water to cover it, and the spices from the spice packet or your own spices.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
Your slow cooker will do the rest of the work for you.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
All home cooks know that precious counter space is reserved for those go-to appliances that make cooking and meal prep more efficient, like your beloved slow cooker.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
The slow cooker is ideal: Low heat for a long time makes this recipe melt-in-your mouth delicious.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
This slow cooker superstar features several favorite game-day foods in one low-fuss, lusciously creamy package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
Juicy tenderloin makes for a scrumptious filling after a few hours in the slow cooker, and the spicy sriracha slaw on top adds punch to each mouthwatering bite.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
The 9-in-1 device is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, sterilizer, and food warmer.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
In a slow cooker, add the brisket, enough water to cover it, and the spices from the spice packet or your own spices.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024
Your slow cooker will do the rest of the work for you.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
All home cooks know that precious counter space is reserved for those go-to appliances that make cooking and meal prep more efficient, like your beloved slow cooker.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
The slow cooker is ideal: Low heat for a long time makes this recipe melt-in-your mouth delicious.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Slow cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow%20cooker. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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