Usually when we think summer dinner recipes, we think grill – but these summer slow cooker recipes are a great alternative! They don’t heat up your kitchen like the oven and are super easy to make. Plus you can make so many of your summer staples in the slow cooker. From baked beans to ribs to pulled pork, these recipes truly benefit from the slow and low method of your Crock Pot. Which ones of these summer slow cooker recipes will you try first?!
Bourbon Baked Beans
“I know the ingredients may seem a little odd, but these are soo good. I hope you will try them.” – Danielle
Crock Pot Mango Chicken
“I had discovered a cranberry-catalina chicken from someone who had spent time down under as a missionary. Turns out that was a riff off an apricot chicken, which someone from Australia I know posted online. This is just essentially a mango version of that apricot chicken. All of it is yummy. They do chicken very well down under. Serve this with plenty of sauce over rice or with mashed potatoes. I imagine you could add a bit more chicken and onion to this and still have plenty of sauce. So if you increase the chicken, you should be okay without more sauce.” – Sue
Crock Pot Southern BBQ Pulled Pork
“I make this about every couple of weeks. My kids love this, and so does my brother. My husband, who is not crazy about BBQ, even likes this dish… he can’t help it, he is from up north and his family doesn’t do BBQ. It has taken me a good 9 years to get him to eat a lot of our Southern cuisine, lol” – Karen
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
“I never thought I could get my husband on board for eating a salad for dinner but the BBQ chicken really gives this some substance. The way this salad is served is perfect for the pickiest eater because it allows the diners to pick and choose which veggies they like. This dish has easily won a place on my table for the summer months. The veggies can be swapped out for whatever you like or whatever is fresh in your garden.” – Christine
Carnitas (Slow Cooker)
“I served this on Mother’s Day figuring it was MY day and I love this type of food; my husband usually doesn’t. Well, this made a believer out of him he loved it and has asked me to make it several times since. He is now convinced that tacos and burritos are not ALL made from ground beef with taco seasoning. FINALLY!” – Pam
Sweet & Spicy Pork Tenderloin
“Pork tenderloin with a sweet and spicy flavor – that is what I’ve created. Let the Crock Pot do the work for you in this simple recipe.” – Stacey
BBQ Crock Pot Beans
“The perfect summer recipe for picnics, reunions or summer parties. I’m always asked for the recipe, men especially love these. I always double this recipe as it goes fast. These can be made in a Crock Pot slowly, or if time is a factor, on the stove, in about 1-1/2 hrs. Use a heavy dutch oven type pan. Note: do not eliminate the instant coffee or liquid smoke. They are essential to the rich taste of these beans.” – Gloria
Chili Chicken Tacos
“Top with cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, avocado, and low-fat Greek yogurt. Can also use it for quesadillas, taco salad, Mexican rice, or whatever you like.” – Julie
Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs with Roasted Strawberry BBQ Sauce Recipe
“The slow cooker makes fall-off-the-bone tender ribs almost effortless! Finish them off on the grill (or under the broiler) for that charred and smoky grill flavour!” – Kevin
Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
“This Slow Cooker Dr Pepper Pulled Pork is super easy , full of flavor and the perfect way to feed a crowd. It’s perfect on a bun with slaw.” – Debbie
Crock Pot Citrus Chicken
“I was brainstorming what to do with a bag of lemons in the bottom of the fridge.” – Theresa