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10 Delicious Crockpot Pork Recipes

cindy — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 10:00:57 +0000

Summer time is here and that means I really don’t want to use my oven every day to cook. Our thermostat for the house is located in the kitchen so when it gets hot in the kitchen the air conditioner runs a lot more than it really needs to. One way I like to cut down on using my oven, other than getting hubby to take me out to dinner , is to use my crockpot a few times a week. Using a crockpot or slowcooker doesn’t raise the kitchen temperature. Also using a crockpot is easy. Most recipes are set and forget so prep the meal in the morning and let it cook all day. Today I am bringing you 10 Delicious Crockpot Pork Recipes you can make this summer…and all year round. If you don’t own a crockpot, I recommend the Crockpot 6 qt Programmable Cook and Carry Oval Slow Cooker, it will meet all of your crockpot cooking needs.

10 Delicious Crockpot Pork Recipes

1. Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops

This Crockpot Ranch Pork Chop recipe of mine has been pinned over 55,000 times! Why is it so popular? It only has 3 ingredients! It is so easy to make and it tastes delicious too. This recipe is on my meal plan every month.

2. Slow Cooker Cranberry Pulled Pork in Sugar Pumpkins

Wow! If you are looking for an easy recipe with a stunning presentation idea, check out the Slow Cooker Cranberry Pulled Pork in Sugar Pumpkins from This Mama Cooks. This pulled pork recipe is a bit more decadent than what I usually make but pulled pork and cranberries go so well together.

3. Crockpot Apple Barbecue Pork Loin

This is my 2nd most popular recipe on Pinterest with almost 23,000 pins! My Crockpot Apple Barbecue Pork Loin is a family favorite. Even my sister who can’t cook at all makes this recipe for her family regularly! That is how easy this recipe is to make. With only 4 ingredients, anyone can make this hearty meal.

4. Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip Roast with Red Potatoes

Looking for an easy, hearty one pot meal? This Slow Cooker Pork Sirloin Tip Roast with Red Potatoes recipe from Simply Being Mommy is for you. This recipe has a little more prep required than the other recipes featured so far, but don’t let that stop you from trying it.

5. Crockpot Pork Shoulder

I first made this Crockpot Pork Shoulder for Christmas Eve a few years ago. If you read the post, you will see why I encourage people to own an oval crockpot! This recipe again only has 3 ingredients!

6. Crock Pot Pork Chops with caramelized Onion & Dijon Cream Sauce

I can’t wait to make this recipe for my guys! I am sure they will love this Crock Pot Pork Chops with caramelized Onion & Dijon Cream Sauce from Just Plum Crazy. They both love onions, though I do not I will make this for them some day when I have to be at church for a dinner meeting or rehearsal.

7. Crockpot Ham

Love ham? Need more ham than just a ham steak provides? Try this easy 5 ingredient Crockpot Ham recipe. We love ham with pineapple so cooking them together in the crockpot really gets the flavors to meld together nicely.

8. Soda Shredded Pork Sandwiches

This easy and creative recipe for Soda Shredded Pork Sandwiches from My Crazy Savings is a simple way to make a yummy dinner in no time at all! Only 4 ingredients make this recipe a no-brainer.

9. Slow Cooker Creamy Pork Chops

This family favorite is easy with only 4 ingredients. It takes literally 2 minutes to prep and then 6-8 hours to cook. Just add some sides and you have a hearty meal of Slow Cooker Creamy Pork Chops.

10. Ro*Tel Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos

Yummy! This Ro*Tel Slow Cooker Carnitas Taco recipe is a bit more involved than some of the other recipes here but they sound delicious! If you are willing to gather all the ingredients I’m sure this recipe will deliver the flavor!

If you are looking for more crockpot recipes check out my 10 Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes post!

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10 Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes

cindy — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:00:45 +0000

I don’t know how busy your life is right now, but mine has been crazy! I run 4 businesses from home, volunteer at church and for my favorite non-profit. It is fundraising season for that non-profit which means many days of volunteering anywhere from 4-14 hours a day answering phones. I LOVE doing it but I don’t want my family to suffer when I am extra busy. During fundraising season, I rely on my crockpot more than ever. I love the convenience of making the main part of the meal for my family, even when I’m not home. To me, using my crockpot to prepare meals is just one way I can bless my family.

We all have our favorite recipes but sometimes it is fun to find new ones to try. Today I am sharing 10 Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes to help you bless your family with delicious meals, even when you are very busy.

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing is a family favorite that has virtually no prep time. Cook for 4 hours and serve with a salad or veggies for an easy meal.

I am actually making my Easy Crockpot Chicken recipe tonight. Who knew it could be so easy to make a whole chicken in a crockpot? It costs less than buying a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store too!

This Zesty Italian Crockpot Cheesy Chicken recipe from Sippy Cup Mom is easy and delicious. Just mix 4 ingredients together and cook for 4 hours. Just before serving, cook up some Rotini pasta and mix it in and you have an easy kid-friendly dinner.

My Creamy Italian Chicken is in the top 2 recipes that I make. Friends and family request it all the time! I love that you can make one to eat now and one to freeze for later at the same time. Don’t forget the garlic bread sticks to go with this meal.

When I posted my Easy Crockpot Cornbread Chicken recipe, my sister asked me to make it for her right away…I haven’t yet. I told her this recipe was so easy, even she could make it! It is like making Shake and Bake Chicken…only much tastier.

We love meals with a bit of a kick to them and this Enchilada Chicken in the Crockpot recipe from Pepper Scraps fits that bill nicely. This recipe is versatile, you can eat it as is or shred up the chicken and add it to some tortillas if that is more your style.

My #1 requested recipe is my Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Barbecue Chicken. This recipe just takes a few seconds to out together, it cooks for 6 hours and then you can serve it straight out of the crockpot or you can char it up on the grill for a little added crunch.

A Mennonite blog shared my Easy Crockpot Amish Chicken and Noodles and it got lots of shares! I was touched because if the community the recipe came from can appreciate it, that means a lot to me. This recipe takes 8 hours total and you need to be available at the 6 hour mark to shred the chicken and add the frozen noodles.

Aaron loves chicken pot pie, I can’t wait to share this Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Stew recipe from The Megalomaniac Mommy. For him this will be the perfect combination of his favorite chunky soups and stews and chicken pot pie.

I told you we liked foods with kick, that is exactly what these Crockpot Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches have…kick! This recipe is made with pre-shredded chicken. If you don’t know how to make that, fear not! I link to my Crockpot Shredded Chicken recipe in this recipe, I’ve got you covered!

I hope you found some new favorites! I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Easy Recipes- Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing

cindy — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 10:52:37 +0000

Easy Recipes Landing Page

It is finally finished! It took 2 months of work but I have finally organized all of the easy recipes from my blog onto one easy-to-navigate page. You can access this page 2 different ways. Whenever you are on my homepage you can look to the top navigation bar and click on Easy Recipes-as seen in the picture below.

You can also just bookmark my Easy Recipes page so that you always know where to find the easiest recipes on the web. I hope you find this page a helpful resource and that you will share it with your friends.

Now, on to today’s recipe…I grew up eating stuffing with chicken and pork chops. I’m not sure why but I never fix stuffing with meals for my family. When I saw this pin from The Pursuit of Happiness I knew I had to try this recipe. It is a SIMPLE 4 ingredient crockpot recipe and it is delicious.

Crockpot Chicken & Stuffing

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings 4 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

4 thawed chicken breasts
1 6 oz box of Stovetop Stuffing for Chicken
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Place the chicken in the bottom of the crockpot in a single layer.
Pour the stuffing on top of the chicken.
In a bowl mix the soup, water and the sour cream.
Pour the soup mixture over the stuffing.
Cook on low for 4 hours.
When cooking is finished fluff the stuffing and serve.

It truly doesn’t get any easier than this recipe. We all enjoyed this dish and it is now joining our regular meal plan rotation.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and all of the easy recipes I share here on The Mom Maven. I hope you share them on your social networks. I just ask that you not copy and share the entire recipe with photos. Please use the sharing buttons below and share the link to this post. Thanks!

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Easy Recipes-Crockpot Mongolian Beef

cindy — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:26:29 +0000

The first time I tried Mongolian Beef was at the 2012 Disney Social Media Moms Party that was held at the Art of Animation Resort before the resort opened to the public. I was quickly addicted. I can’t remember how many times I got into the buffet line to get more beef but I’m thinking it was 5 or 6! I was hooked. Since that time I have eaten Mongolian Beef at a few other places but none of them compare to the deliciousness of the Mongolian Beef at that party! While searching Pinterest for easy recipes I found this pin for Easy Crockpot Mongolian Beef and it instantly was re-pinned to my “Recipes I want to Try“ board.

Easy Crockpot Mongolian Beef

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 5

Servings 4 servings

Author cindy

Ingredients

1 lb stew meat
2 tsp olive oil
1 TBS minced garlic
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c water
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1/2 c hoisin sauce

Instructions

Place the meat in the crockpot.
Add all of the other ingredients to the crockpot.
Using a large spoon, stir well.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Serve over Asian noodles.

Notes

This makes a great freezer recipe. Put all of the ingredients in a bag, seal, mix it well and freeze flat. Defrost in the fridge the night before then dump it in the crockpot in the morning.

We all enjoyed this meal and Aaron loved it and said it was one of his favorites. This was also my first time cooking Asian noodles and once the water is boiling the noodles cooked up in about 3 minutes! Recipes don’t get much easier than this so please pin it to your recipe board so you don’t lose it.

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