Great barbecue without the hassle.

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Everyone has a different technique when it comes to barbecue.

Turn to your slow-cooker.

Slow-Cooker Pork Sandwiches

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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.

Southern Living Slow Cooked Barbecued Chicken

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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.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Brisket shredded with sauce ready to serve

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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.

Easy BBQ Ribs

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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.

Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders

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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.

Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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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.

Slow-Cooker Cowboy Beans

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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!)

Tangy Slow-Cooker Pork Shoulder

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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.

Spicy-Sweet Ribs and Beans

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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.

5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

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Pickled Peppers & Onions

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Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

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Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

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BBQ Brisket

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Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers

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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Pork

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Easy Brunswick Stew

Barbecue Pork Sandwiches