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
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Add ingredients to slow cooker and cook: Transfer onion mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Beef short ribs are first rate candidates for preparing in a slow cooker.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
Using a slotted spoon, remove onions from slow cooker and discard.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The finished slow cooker roast is rich and savory, with just a hint of spice from the peppers.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Beef short ribs are first rate candidates for preparing in a slow cooker.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 28 Jan. 2025
Using a slotted spoon, remove onions from slow cooker and discard.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
The finished slow cooker roast is rich and savory, with just a hint of spice from the peppers.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for slow cooker
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“Slow cooker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slow%20cooker. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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