It’s officially slow-cooker season, that magical time of year when dinner basically cooks itself while you get on with your day. Sure, soups and stews are classics, but the humble slow-cooker can do a whole lot more than simmer chili or shredded chicken. To find out how the pros use theirs, I asked five chefs to share their favorite (and most unexpected) slow-cooker recipes, from comforting sliders to crispy pork and even dessert. Here’s what they had to say.
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Chef Jennifer Maune makes pot roast sliders that feel fancy but couldn’t be easier.
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Chef Abi Marquez slow-cooks pork for her crispy pata, then deep-fries it for the ultimate crunch.
From oxtail to cakes, these chefs prove that the slow cooker’s still got plenty of tricks up its sleeve. Which one are you trying first?
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