14 Summer Slow Cooker Recipes That Are Surprisingly Perfect for Hot Weather
Who says slow cookers are just for cold weather? These 14 summer-ready recipes make the most of your slow cooker without heating up your kitchen. From tangy BBQ chicken and tender ribs to tropical-inspired dinners and fruit-forward desserts, they’re light, flavorful, and perfect for hot days when you want delicious food with zero hassle. Just plug it in, kick back, and let your slow cooker handle dinner while you enjoy the sunshine.
Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil
This slow cooker shrimp boil is a fun, easy way to serve up shrimp, sausage, and veggies with big flavor and minimal effort—perfect for summer gatherings.
Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler
Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler is the ultimate hands-off dessert for summer gatherings or casual weeknight treats.
Best Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken has a sweet and tangy sauce, along with onion and green bell pepper! It’s great over brown rice and with steamed green vegetables.
Crockpot London Broil
This crockpot London broil is the perfect savory, hearty beef dinner for a family meal or as an easy weekend dinner! The beef is seared, then cooked low and slow in your slow cooker until it’s deliciously tender. Add some baby potatoes, carrots, green beans, and gravy for the ultimate tasty and filling dinner that everyone will love!
Slow Cooker Brisket
This slow cooker brisket is an effortless way to prepare a tender and juicy beef dinner for any dinner or gathering! Lightly seasoned with my homemade brisket dry rub, each bite has incredible flavor! Let your slow cooker do the hard work for you, and enjoy this delicious and hearty meal with your family on your busy weeknights!
Crockpot Mongolian Beef
My crockpot Mongolian beef is one of my favorite slow cooker family dinners and one of my first recipes on the site! It’s incredibly simple; just set it and forget it for 2 hours, and voila, dinner is ready! It tastes better than buying takeout and is perfect for busy weeknights!
Crockpot Cherry Cobbler
Crockpot Cherry Cobbler is a golden brown cake dessert with juicy, slightly tart, sweet cherries peeking through. It’s similar to a dump cake, where you just throw everything in before baking it. With this recipe, you won’t even need to heat up the oven!
BBQ Rib Sandwich
Who doesn’t love a fresh BBQ Rib Sandwich with sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, tender rib meat, pickles and onion? These are so good! We love serving them with classic summer picnic sides like creamy coleslaw, French fries, and fresh watermelon slices.
Slow Cooker Warm Berry Compote
Slow Cooker Warm Berry Compote combines the best of fresh fruit with sugar, water, and cornstarch to make a dessert cuisine that will keep you wanting more. Make this easy recipe anytime you’re looking for a quick and versatile treat.
Slow Cooker Tequila Lime Carnitas Taco Bites
Slow-cooked carnitas pork, infused with tequila, lime, and spices, then transformed in to two-bite carnitas taco bites. A great snack for the big game!
Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs
These Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Ribs aren’t just delicious – they’re a viral sensation! With over 300,000 shares, this 3-ingredient wonder is about to revolutionize your BBQ game.
Slow Cooker BBQ Peach Pulled Chicken
This BBQ peach pulled chicken is made in the slow cooker for a simple sweet and easy meal.
Slow Cooker Peachy Barbecue Ribs
Slow Cooker Peachy Barbecue Ribs combine tender, fall-off-the-bone pork with a sweet and tangy peach-infused barbecue sauce, creating a flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Slow Cooker Bruschetta Chicken
You can make Italian bruschetta chicken in your slow cooker! Tender chicken breasts topped with melty mozzarella and a homemade bruschetta tomato topping that has ripe tomatoes, garlic, shallot, and balsamic vinegar.
