How to Use slow cooker in a Sentence

slow cooker

noun
  • It can be made in a slow cooker, on the stove or in the oven.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 18 Oct. 2020
  • Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours.
    Dana Holmes, CNN Underscored, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Strain the juice from the slow cooker, place in a small pot and bring to a boil.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2021
  • Set the programmable timer and let the slow cooker do the rest of the work.
    Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 13 Mar. 2021
  • Transfer all of the browned meat to a 5- to 6-qt. slow cooker.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2023
  • This easy recipe, made in a slow cooker, should fill the bill for Arn.
    Teri Mena, sacbee, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Put the lid on the pot and place in the oven, or transfer to a slow cooker set on low.
    Amanda Albee, Dallas News, 13 July 2021
  • Easy to make and love it even better in the slow cooker!
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Place half of the sauce mixture in a 6-quart slow cooker.
    Teri Mena, sacbee, 17 Apr. 2018
  • The roast is easy to prepare, whether in a slow cooker, in the oven or on top of the stove in a Dutch oven.
    Star Tribune, 30 Sep. 2020
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook in high for 2 1/2 hours.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Dec. 2021
  • The man heated the fish in a slow cooker overnight and then canned it, the bulletin said.
    Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Jan. 2020
  • To serve, add to a slow cooker and warm on a LOW setting.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 27 Nov. 2020
  • Brown some meat, dump stuff in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker.
    al, 19 Nov. 2020
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and turn off the slow cooker.
    Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The convenience of a slow cooker makes this recipe easy to make on any day of the week.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Place this aluminum foil rack in the bottom of the slow cooker.
    Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021
  • This moist pumpkin bread bakes in the slow cooker for a no-fuss treat.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Then, place in a slow cooker, cover, and cook for 8 to 9 hours on low.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Add it to stir-fry, grill it, or use it in your slow cooker for hearty stews.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Increase the heat to LOW if the slow cooker has auto-switched to warm.
    Sarah Rense, Esquire, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Get inspired and make your own at home with this top-of-the-line slow cooker.
    Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Your slow cooker does all of the work for you with these easy-to-prepare crowd pleasers.
    Jamie Ballard, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022
  • These greens need to simmer for a couple of hours but the slow cooker does most of the work.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Pour the juices from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Return the meat and onion to liquid in the slow cooker and stir to moisten.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023
  • When finished, the roast can then be transferred to the slow cooker.
    Kellie Speed, chicagotribune.com, 7 Mar. 2021
  • Let the wine reduce by half and pour it into the slow cooker.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 26 Aug. 2020
  • Plenty of dishes can be cooked in your slow cooker ahead of time.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Slow-Cooker Apple Cider Cut all of the ingredient amounts in half, and place in the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024

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