25 Best Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for When It’s Too Hot to Cook

Skip the giant boiling pot and make a hands-off version of this Carolina classic. You’ll get the same results without the fuss. Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and smoky sausage are all included!

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These ribs are smoky and sweet, and they taste like they spent hours on the grill. But your handy dandy appliance did most of the work instead!

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Give chicken the BBQ treatment without touching the grill. The easy soy and honey sauce is sticky-sweet perfection. Serve with rice, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of scallions for a pop of flavor.

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Is there anything better than a big, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth brisket to please a hungry crowd? Make it in a slow cooker and it practically cooks itself with just 20 minutes of prep.

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Don’t avoid this American classic just because it’s hot in the summer! Everyone will want a scoop, and not only will you stay cool while it’s being made, but it will stay warm for hours of scooping.

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Green beans are plentiful during the summer. And while they’re good any way you prep them, this way is particularly flavorful. Isn’t everything better with bacon on it anyway?

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Hello, crowdpleaser! Pulled pork makes an ideal BBQ main dish no matter if you’re attending a potluck or hosting in your backyard. Plus, tailgating season technically starts in the summer.

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If you’re having taco night, you can’t skip the refried beans! These, too, can easily be made in a slow cooker. You’ll be shocked how much better they are than the canned variety.

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No need to stand over the stove for ours to get tender, juicy meat. The slow cooker will do it for you! Then all you have to do is pile it high, cover it in cheese, and serve with a side of chips.

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If you’re making pulled pork, save some for the next day and make tacos! Served in warm toasted tortillas and garnished with diced onion, cilantro, and lime wedges, it’s the best way to repurpose leftovers.

Get the Carnitas Tacos recipe.

Every day is a good day for queso dip! This creamy and slightly spicy concoction will be perfect to serve with tortilla chips, of course, or try pretzels or other dippable snacks to mix it up.

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Picture this: You’re headed to a barbecue. What do you want to eat? If you answered teriyaki ribs, then you should definitely check out this recipe. 15 minutes of prep is all you need.

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Another way to use beef roast in a slow cooker? Throw in some taco seasoning and then assemble a tasty salad. It would make a flavorful lunch or a quick and light dinner.

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Full of fresh veggies and herbs, these tasty lettuce cups will make a perfect weekday meal. And they’re so flavorful, everyone will almost forget that they’re super healthy, too.

Get the Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups recipe.