35 Southern Slow Cooker Recipes

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35 Southern Slow Cooker Recipes1/34 Shrimp and Grits 73 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Southern Shrimp and Grits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A southern specialty sometimes called breakfast shrimp, this shrimp and grits recipe tastes fantastic for brunch or dinner, or any time company’s coming. It’s down-home comfort food at its finest. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup grits with 1/2 cup shrimp mixture: 699 calories, 44g fat (22g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 1835mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g

fiber), 41g protein

fiber), 41g protein. 2/34 Kentucky Spoon Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kentucky Spoon Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a traditional Kentucky recipe. It’s a popular side dish served all year long. If you’ve never tried spoon bread before, I think you’ll find it’s tasty and comforting. —Caroline Brown, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 192 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein. 3/34 Cube Steak 82 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

The slow-cooked beef is wonderful served over mashed potatoes or noodles

Cube Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cube steaks and gravy are a hearty home-style dinner your family will love after a busy day. The slow-cooked beef is wonderful served over mashed potatoes or noodles. —Judy Long, Limestone, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 245 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. 4/34 Buttery Blueberry Cobbler 56 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttery Blueberry Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As the name implies, this is a recipe that is rich and delicious. Since you can use either fresh or frozen blueberries, you can make this easy blueberry cobbler year-round. —Marjorie Green, South Haven, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 231 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 5/34 Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to

I make my version in the slow cooker

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I make my version in the slow cooker. After the tempting aroma fills the house, your family is sure to be at the dinner table on time! —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without buns): 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 6/34 Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya Recipe photo by

This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo

Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 40 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don’t feel like cooking. —Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup jambalaya with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 387 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 7/34 Apple Butter 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 11 hours 20 min Servings

4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make several batches of this simple and delicious homemade apple butter recipe to freeze in jars. Depending on the sweetness of the apples used, you can adjust the sugar to taste. —Betty Ruenholl, Syracuse, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 8/34 Pulled Pork Sandwiches 70 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 4 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal, it keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. —Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 402 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 9/34 Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Truly Tasty Turnips with Greens Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These savory greens are a hit at every church

dinner I take them to

dinner I take them to. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make this recipe your own. —Amy Inman, Hiddenite, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: .75 cup: 58 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 10/34 Country Ribs Dinner 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ribs slow-cooked with carrots, celery, onions and red potatoes are pure comfort food for us. To add a little zip, we sometimes sprinkle

in cayenne

in cayenne. —Rose Ingall, Manistee, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked meat with 1 cup vegetables and 1/4 cup gravy: 528 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 43g protein. 11/34 Crockpot Stuffing 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crockpot Stuffing Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner this year, add this simple slow-cooked stuffing to your menu to ease entertaining. The recipe comes in handy when

you run out of oven space at large family gatherings

you run out of oven space at large family gatherings. I use this Crock Pot dressing recipe often. —Donald Seiler, Macon, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 178 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 12/34 Peachy Baby Back Ribs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to get a smoky outdoor barbecue flavor from your slow cooker. Trust me, I’ve fooled many people on

more than one occasion with these ribs

more than one occasion with these ribs. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 1019 calories, 43g fat (15g saturated fat), 163mg cholesterol, 2466mg sodium, 110g carbohydrate (87g sugars, 3g fiber), 46g protein. 13/34 Texas Beef Barbecue 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Texas Beef Barbecue Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A boneless beef roast simmers for hours in a slightly sweet sauce before it’s shredded and tucked into rolls to make hearty sandwiches. This is a family favorite. —Jennifer Bauer, Lansing,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 339 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 14/34 Easy Apple Crisp 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Apple Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an easy apple crisp! This is a delicious dessert perfect for young cooks to prepare. It’s super simple to make since there’s no crust—just a crumbly topping. Plus, with apples and oats, it’s a

wholesome treat

wholesome treat. —Sheri Hatten, Devil’s Lake, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 199 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 15/34 Green Beans and Potatoes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Beans & Potatoes with Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe because I love the combination of green beans with bacon. It’s smart when company is coming because you can start the side dish in the slow cooker

and continue preparing the rest of the dinner—or visit with your guests!

and continue preparing the rest of the dinner—or visit with your guests! —Barbara Brittain, Santee, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 116 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat. 16/34 Slow-Cooker Pork Chops 117 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone will enjoy these fork-tender, slow-cooker pork chops with a creamy, light gravy. Serve with a green vegetable, mashed potatoes and

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