Great barbecue without the hassle.
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Everyone has a different technique when it comes to barbecue.
Turn to your slow-cooker.

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After all, the secret ingredient to great barbecue is time.
These slow-cooker barbecue recipes have something for everyone.
There’S slow-cooker recipes for barbecue brisket, pork, chicken, and even Cowboy Beans.

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You’ll love this recipe, which significantly cuts down on prep time.
Slow-Cooker Brisket
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No smoker?
The process of slow cooking allows the meat to fall apart from tenderness after cooking for 8 hours.

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Easy BBQ Ribs
We’ve made delicious ribs even easier by taking them to the slow cooker.
Homemade rub and sauce ensure there’s no shortage of flavor.
Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders
Every single review for these sliders is for five stars, y’all.

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This creates a lovely crust and seals in flavor without drying the pork out.
Slow-Cooker Cowboy Beans
Channel your inner cowboy with a meal of beans from the slow cooker.
Tangy Slow-Cooker Pork Shoulder
Mix things up with a versatile pork shoulder for dinner.

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This recipe is tangy, flavorful, and oh-so good.
Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans
Ribs in the slow cooker?
One taste, and you’ll be adding it to your weekly rotation.

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Plus, it comes together with just 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
Make a summery, barbecue-inspired meal out of brisket and tacos.
A dollop of summer salsa makes it even more seasonal.

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), and you’ll have a shortcut to a delicious meal.
Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos
The kids will cheer when you tell them they’re having nachos for dinner.
(And you’ll cheer when you realize how easy they are to make!)

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BBQ Brisket
This easy brisket recipe starts with a sweet-and-spicy dry rub your family will love.
Finish it off by slicing against the grain and serving with sauce.
Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers
Let the slow cooker take care of the game day meal.

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Your guests will come for the sliders, stay for the pickled peppers.
Easy Brunswick Stew
This is the perfect cool-weather stew for barbecue lovers.

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