Slow cookers are an ideal way to ensure an easy and delicious dinner. On a busy weeknight, there’s nothing better than coming home to a ready-made home cooked meal. While slow cookers can ensure a hearty warming dinner during the winter, you don’t need to store it away in the warmer months.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
Nothing goes better with hot weather than an old-fashioned cookout. If you’re in the mood for BBQ flavor with a fraction of the work, opt for slow cooker pulled pork sliders with BBQ sauce. Simply place a pork butt or shoulder in your slow cooker and coat with your favorite homemade or store-bought BBQ sauce. Cook it on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours; then, place it on a slider bun and pair your sliders with a side of coleslaw and watermelon for the perfect weeknight BBQ.
Slow Cooker Chili
Chili and cornbread may be ideal hearty foods for cold weather, but a great homemade chili on your favorite hot dog is the perfect warm-weather comfort food. Enjoy the nostalgia of this classic carnival food with a homemade and healthier twist. A can of fire-roasted tomatoes, a can of diced tomatoes, chili powder, onion powder and garlic powder to taste all come together to make two cans of rinsed kidney beans into the best chili you’ve had in a long time. For extra flavor, consider adding diced onion and even sliced jalapenos. Let everything simmer together in your slow cooker on low for 7-8 hours. Pour your chili on your family’s favorite hot dogs and you’re sure to have a fan favorite on your hands.
Shredded Chicken Tacos
When you’re in need of a good meal to serve on your back patio, look no further than shredded chicken tacos. Create a weeknight-friendly mini fiesta by using your slow cooker to make flavorful shredded chicken. Three to four boneless chicken breasts, a half of a cup of water or chicken broth, and a packet of your favorite taco seasoning, are all you need for this simple recipe. Allow the chicken to cook in your slow cooker for 6-7 hours on low and you will have a delicious filling for your weeknight taco dinner. Want to make it even more warm-weather friendly with a zesty kick? Simply lessen your amount of taco seasoning and add a ranch packet to your chicken as it cooks.
