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

Set 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).—

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Throw a few ingredients in a slow cooker or make a sandwich. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025 Prep the entire slow cooker recipe in just 20 minutes. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025 Living room furniture and a slow cooker are also on her list as well as gift cards to H-E-B, Uber and Kohl’s. —

Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 28 Dec. 2024 Add broth mixture, then meatballs to slow cooker: Meanwhile, whisk beef broth, cornstarch, and remaining 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix in a 6-quart slow cooker. —

Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for slow cooker