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14 Summer Time Slow Cooker Recipes

by Sarah Olson on June 12, 2019 | Updated August 6, 2020 10 Comments

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Forget turning on the oven this summer. Here are 14 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes that will keep you out of the kitchen and your house cool.

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I rely on my slow cooker heavily in the summertime. We live in an area where the older houses do not have air conditioners. Not only is the slow cooker a great alternative to not using the oven but the grill as well! After working all day and coming home to a hot house, I do not want to grill!

Why use a slow cooker in the summer instead of an oven?

  • The slow cooker is a much smaller appliance and gives off less heat than an oven.
  • Slow cooking uses a much lower temperature than an oven.
  • The slow cooker uses much less energy.
  • Great for side dishes while you grill meat.
  • Perfect for transporting meals to potlucks.

Main Course Summer Slow Cooker Recipes:

Don’t feel like grilling? Many recipes that go on the grill or smoker can be made in the slow cooker. Excellent recipes for cooking all day while you’re away and come home to a fully prepared dinner.

root beer pork on a bun with watermelon on the side.
Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  • Slow Cooker Root Beer Pork Sandwiches – Shred and pile on buns!
  • Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas – Just needs tortillas and cheese to serve.
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – All in one pot! The pork and potatoes cook at the same time.
  • Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken – No grill necessary for this recipe.
  • Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Ribs – Very popular recipe here on The Magical Slow Cooker!
  • Slow Cooker Kalua Pig – Great with rice and mac salad!

Side Dishes

Need a side dish to bring to a potluck or to go along with grilled meat? I have you covered with these easy but impressive sides.

slow cooker with corn on the cob in a creamy liquid.
Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob
  • Slow Cooker Milk and Honey Corn on the Cob – Coconut and honey sweet fresh corn on the cob.
  • Slow Cooker Hawaiian Baked Beans – Pineapple and ham add so much flavor to these beans.
  • Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Potatoes – Very unique side dish great with grilled steak or chicken.
  • Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese – Can’t have a cookout without mac and cheese!

Don’t forget dessert!

Not many people make dessert in the slow cooker because I believe they haven’t tried these recipes! These recipes have summer flavors and your guests will want seconds!

warm cake in a slow cooker with pineapple and coconut
Pineapple Coconut Spoon Cake
  • Slow Cooker Banana Nut Cake – This cake has cream cheese frosting!
  • Slow Cooker His and Hers Cobbler – Two fillings are in this cobbler, no need to fight over which to choose.
  • Slow Cooker Scalloped Apples – Thinly sliced apples baked in a buttery brown sugar sauce.
  • Slow Cooker Pineapple Coconut Spoon Cake – You will love the tropical flavors in the warm spoon cake.

First Published 06/02/2017

Updated 06/12/2019

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    Comments

    1. Joel Keller says

      July 9, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Any chance you have these recipes for small slow cookers? Cooking for two the 6 quart crockpots are too big. It would be a great help if you have the smaller sizes since they aren’t usually just cut in half.

      Reply
    2. Richard Rayner says

      June 30, 2019 at 1:30 am

      I would like your recipe for Potato’s,Cabbage and Kielbasa In the SlowCookerRecipes

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      • Sarah Olson says

        June 30, 2019 at 1:43 pm

        Here it is: https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-potatoes-cabbage-and-kielbasa/

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    3. Stella Manges says

      June 14, 2019 at 8:41 am

      Thx for the recipes! Hint…I will place my crock pot out on back porch during our super hot days here in SC.

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    4. Tom Jackson says

      June 13, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Just wanted to let you know I have enjoyed your recipes more than I can say. Thanks to you, my wife will actually let me into the kitchen. Keep up the great work.

      Reply
    5. Abner Dean says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Wow . This post has me covered for most of my Summertime needs. Thanks.

      Reply
    6. Rosanna Pucci says

      November 2, 2018 at 10:46 pm

      I am teaching a class on Crock pot cooking. I took some of your recipes. They all look yummy. I will let you know ow it comes out.

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      • Sarah Olson says

        November 3, 2018 at 4:15 pm

        Glad the recipes can be of help!

        Reply
    7. Mary Valentine says

      June 2, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      looking for the roast beef recipe that I saw on here earlier but can’t find it. can u send to me?

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      • Sarah Olson says

        June 3, 2017 at 9:35 am

        I sent you an email, hopefully I can help you find it.

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