These little machines can do it all.
There are plenty of slow-cooker options to satisfy every family member.
Easy, comforting, and entirely hands-off.

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Combine barbeque seasoning, tomatoes, and other ingredients to pour over the pork loin.
It will be your new favorite way to make barbeque.
This recipe makes enough for eight sandwiches.

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Leftover sandwiches have never tasted so good.
Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers
These sliders can go from dinnertime to the tailgate.
Pickled peppers make excellent toppings.

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It’s rich and indulgent but still fills you up.
Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce
Lighten up burger night with patties made from slow-cooked black beans.
Once you try our homemadeComeback Sauce Recipe, you’ll want a side of it with every meal.

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It’s like a mixture of all your favorite sauces.
After pulling the pork, add the sauce so it can slightly thicken.
This sandwich will be your new go-to pork shoulder recipe.

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Extra sauce pairs well with vegetables or other meats.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves for a beautiful presentation.
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
Serve these tender sandwiches with any of ourfavorite barbecue side dishes.

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If you make too much, this meat freezes for up to a month.
After seven hours in the slow cooker, you should be able to shred the beef with two forks.
Slow-Cooked Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches
These aren’t your everyday barbecue chicken sandwiches.

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Talk about going all out in the name of flavor.
Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes
This family-favorite recipe is the easiest it’s ever been.
Make sloppy joes in the slow cooker when you’re short on time.

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This ground beef sandwich is a classic for a reason.
Complete the sandwich with onions and any other vegetable you’d like.
Serve with toppings like pickles, sliced onions, and coleslaw.

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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Upgrade your pork sandwiches using this citrusy recipe.
Orange and lemon juice flavor the pork tenderloin, paired with garlic, for the ideal amount of zest.
Serve with fresh bread, or enjoy the pork dish on its own.

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This family-favorite recipe gets a flavorful spin by adding ranch seasoning and fresh herbs.
Pepperoncini salad peppers add additional spiciness to this meal.
Fresh rolls provide the perfect base for these mouthwatering sandwiches.

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For more sandwich inspiration, check out thesesandwiches perfect for your next picnic.

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