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    Spring Slow Cooker Recipes

    Published: Mar 22, 2022 · Modified: Jan 5, 2023 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    As the weather starts to change, little buds of green appear all over and that means one thing...spring is in the air. That also means it's time to pull out your slow cooker and start creating spring slow cooker recipes.

    Recipes that will bring those around you down to their knees begging for more! Recipes that will blow the socks off of anyone who tries them.

    And recipes that will take your culinary cooking to the ultimate level. Can't you just wait to try them??

    What gets celebrated in Spring?

    Spring is a time of growth, celebration and new beginnings. There is a plethora of holidays that get celebrated every spring and that is a definite reason to create spring slow cooker recipes.

    The holidays that get celebrated every spring include but are not limited to: Passover, Easter, Mother's Day, Cinco De Mayo, National Teacher's Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Earth Day, Ramadan, Victoria Day, Administrative Professionals Day and even Star Wars Day! All I can say is wow...that's a lot!

    Slow cooking in the Spring

    Now, while slow cooking in the spring isn't really different than any other time of year, it is sort of. As the snow melts and the blades of grass start to shoot up, your mind will probably be on other things besides cooking.

    Spring is a time for clearing out the old and bringing in the new. A time to be cleaning the house and starting to garden...who wants to be tied down to slaving away in a hot kitchen for hours? Not me for sure!

    That's why I think these spring slow cooker recipes will be perfect for you. All the flavor and fancy without all of the work and time!

    What spring slow cooker list would be complete without something to celebrate Easter with? This always delicious and ever flavorful Dr. Pepper pineapple boneless ham is perfect to serve on the Easter table for you and those close to you. Your friends and family will show their undying love for you with gratitude.

    Dr Pepper Glazed Ham (Crockpot or Oven)
    This Dr. Pepper Ham makes a tasty twist for the classic baked ham! Even better, you can make it in the slow cooker or the oven, so choose which one works best for you. The Dr. Pepper ham glaze infuses your ham with so much flavor! It's perfect for Sunday dinner, Christmas, Easter, or any other occasion.
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    Dr pepper ham on a platter with bits of crushed pineapple seen on top.

    The second recipe I'm going to talk about is this Mississippi pork tenderloin and, I tell ya, it's a must have for any occasion but especially in the spring. A perfect spring slow cooker recipe, it will have mouths watering, begging for more please. With only 6 ingredients, it's ease to make will have you making it every spring (and throughout the rest of the year)!

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Tenderloin
    This Mississippi Pork Tenderloin is an easy slow cooker recipe the family will love. Add the ingredients to the pot and let it cook all day to yummy perfection.
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    Slices of slow cooker Mississippi pork tenderloin on a plate over mashed potatoes.

    Spring slow cooker recipes never tasted so good when you make this sweet balsamic pork roast. A must have for a great dinner table in the spring. So delicious and easy to make, you'll find that this will be your go-to when you want to impress and dress to impress I always say! Just wait until you see how wonderful your house smells while it's cooking and the gravy is simply divine.

    Savory Balsamic Pork Roast
    Balsamic Pork Roast is a game-changing recipe! You can easily prepare your gravy, roast, and onions before placing them all in the crockpot and letting them cook.
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    Balsamic pork roast with cooked onions and gravy on top.

    Another delicious recipe that fits into the spring slow cooker recipes category is this super easy slow cooker pork ribs recipe. Full of flavor and great for when you want to get down and dirty with your food. I mean all bibs on and faces covered in rib sauce. You won't regret this tasty spring recipe!

    Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs
    These simple slow cooker country style ribs are coated with a fantastic dry rub, then cooked for hours until they're fall-off-the-bone tender. These country style ribs in the crock pot require very little effort to prepare and always a hit at any get-together.
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    Closeup shot of simple slow cooker country style ribs on plate with fries.

    More pork you ask? Well, yes indeed. Pork and spring go together like peanut butter and jelly or like chocolate chips and cookies. What better way to celebrate spring than with this pulled pork recipe?? The ultimate addition to your spring slow cooker recipes list.

    Best Crock Pot Pulled Pork with Dr. Pepper
    Best Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is an easy recipe made with pork tenderloin or pork shoulder. It's so easy to throw together. The trick is cooking the pork long and slow until it's fork tender. One of the heroes of this dish is Dr. Pepper.
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    Best slow cooker pulled pork on a bun with coleslaw on the side.

    Now, we all know that May brings in the Mexican holiday of Cinco De Mayo, so the next few recipes that I'm going to discuss are all Mexican spring slow cooker recipes. Starting off with these pork carnitas aka Mexican tacos, they will make the taste buds of anyone who tries them dance to the rhythm of salsa and samba and more!

    Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas (Mexican Tacos)
    One of my favorite Mexican dishes in the whole wide world is this Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas or Mexican Tacos. With these wonderful ingredients, pork never tasted so good. There's no ifs, ands or buts about it, these tacos are divine!
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    Pork carnitas slow cooker tacos on a cutting board on the table.

    Another Mexican favorite in our spring slow cooker recipes group is these pulled beef tacos. Just wait until you make them, the way your home will smell will blow you out of the water and you'll have those around you thinking you're the bee's knees, so to speak, when it comes to tacos!

    Crock Pot Beef Tacos
    Take your taco Tuesdays up a notch with these hearty slow-cooker beef tacos. They're super savory, easy to make, and perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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    A close sister to the pulled beef tacos is our pulled chicken tacos. They definitely deserve to be on your spring slow cooker recipes bucket list. You'll be in for a pleasant surprise when you try these tasty tacos, so much so that you'll find yourself craving them when you want to take yourself to taco paradise!

    Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Tacos
    Learn how to make the easiest Crockpot pulled chicken tacos that need just minutes of hands-on kitchen time to put together. Saucy, savory, and oh-so delicious.
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    Crockpot shredded chicken tacos on a plate with toppings.

    Have you ever tried chicken enchilada chili? Well, if not, you should. Taking an enchilada and introducing it to chili is something out of this world good! Perfect for this spring slow cooker recipes topic, it satisfies even the pickiest of eaters and is oh so delicious.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili
    This Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Chili recipe has all the wonderful flavors and ingredients in enchiladas but is an easy-to-make slow cooker chili.
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    No Mexican themed spring slow cooker recipes list would be complete without adding a little street corn to it. An ever classic on the streets of Mexico City, Mexican corn has been around for over a millennia...did I just say millennia?? Well yes, it's just that old and just that popular. This street corn casserole is sure to not disappoint!

    Slow Cooker Mexican Street Corn Casserole
    Mexican street corn casserole is so tasty and is a breeze to make. A convenient way of making Elote corn casserole or slow cooker corn casserole, this Mexican corn with cream cheese is perfect all by itself, or as a side to any main. 
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    There's nothing like sitting down to a fancy Mother's Day dinner that isn't difficult to make for the rest of the family. And here we have one, our slow cooker Hawaiian pineapple chicken is just one of the best spring slow cooker recipes for you. Sweet and spicy, your mother will fall in love with you all for making her this, oh so good, recipe!

    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken is a sweet and spicy meal that cooks right in your slow cooker, helping you save time and effort in the kitchen.
    Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken sliced on a plate.

    Maybe you don't want something fancy and instead want something easy to make for lunch. Well, here you have it. An easy and delicious chicken salad to make for whenever your heart fancies. Perhaps, it's for a spring picnic or Memorial Day weekend or perhaps it's just for a good old fashioned lunch, this ultimate chicken salad recipe fits nicely into the spring slow cooker recipes category!

    Best Slow Cooker Chicken Salad
    Best Slow Cooker Chicken Salad recipe with top ingredients, has how long to cook boneless chicken breasts on low, in a crock pot, to make shredded chicken.
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    A hand holding a lettuce leaf filled with the best chicken salad mixture. The salad includes chunks of slow cooker chicken, grapes, cranberries, and herbs.

    Sticking with the chicken theme, let's move onto meatballs...chicken meatballs! A perfect way to feed the crew after a spring baseball game, you'll find that you're getting requests for these spring slow cooker recipes bites on a regular basis!

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
    These buffalo chicken meatballs are big on flavor, not on work. Make these tasty buffalo chicken meatballs in the slow cooker! It's easy!
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    Another tasty meatball recipe that deserves to be on your spring slow cooker recipes list is our sweet and sour meatballs. Ken and his buddies love them for poker night but they can be made for any occasion. After sporting events or for potlucks (I just love potlucks), they will satisfy those that try them and have them always wanting more!

    Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
    Ken and his buddies play poker once a month and these meatballs are always a huge hit. Sweet and Sour Meatballs are so easy to make. If we have time we make our Perfect Meatballs and if not we buy a large bag of frozen prepared meatballs. Throw it all in the slow cooker and in a few hours total perfection! The sauce is absolutely fabulous!
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    Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    What could be the perfect companion to a long 12 inning nail biter? The answer to that is beer infused slow cooker hot dog chili. Watching your favorite team up at bat, bases loaded, a 3-2 count, just waiting for them to score a grand slam and win the game just screams out spring and spring slow cooker recipes.

    Beer Infused Slow Cooker Hotdog Chili
    How to Make Hot Dog Chili Sauce is an easy homemade hot dog chili recipe with a secret ingredient for the best flavor, in a crock pot or not.
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    The final 3 recipes I'm sharing aren't for spring alone but I've included them because they are just so darn good. Good and tasty, I tell you! Spring slow cooker recipes are not just for spring but rather, should be enjoyed all year long.

    This balsamic beef roast is one of those classics that I would include in every post if I could, they're just that delicious. And did I mention the gravy? Just wait until you try it! This is a bucket list kinda recipe and I kid you not.

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast
    Slow cooker balsamic beef roast produces the most tender, flavorful, beef roast using some of the toughest cuts of meat such as a cross rib roast, rump roast, or top and bottom blade. The balsamic vinegar adds flavor and a gravy that is absolutely divine.
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    Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Roast on plate with mashed potatoes.

    Mussels can be bought all year round and are made most excellently in the slow cooker...and I'm not just saying that because I'm talking about spring slow cooker recipes. Seriously folks, these mussels are cooked to perfection in the slow cooker. A nice treat for you and your family. So, go ahead and give them a try!

    Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Mussels
    Easy Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Mussels are cooked in a tomato and white wine cream sauce and is the perfect recipe to serve with a crusty bread for dipping!
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    Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Mussels

    And even though I'm talking about spring slow cooker recipes, I've saved the best recipe for last. Calling all bacon lovers, all macaroni and cheese lovers. Come forth and prepare yourself to find paradise in this ever delicious spin on the classic recipe. An all around favorite that you won't regret trying!

    Slow Cooker Bacon Mac and Cheese
    This Crockpot Bacon Mac and Cheese is the best, easy, creamy, cheesy, comfort food! It requires minimal effort for a terrific side dish for meals or the ultimate comforting main course for weeknight dinners.
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    A bowl of slow cooker bacon mac and cheese with a fork holding up a bite above the bowl.

    So, now, how do you feel about spring slow cooker recipes? Are you in love and want to make them all spring long or all year long even? Will you dream them into fruition? My hope is that the answer to the questions is a hard yes. Ken and I hope that you will enjoy them as much as we do and that you'll be making them for years to come. I promise that once you try them you won't be disappointed, in fact, they'll become a staple in your day to day life and bring you as much joy as we get from them!

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