The slow cooker is the workhorse of the kitchen. It sits silently to the side and does the job of a bunch of different appliances, chugging along all day without burning down the house. The slow heat of this handy tool can turn cheaper, tougher cuts of meat into succulent bites, or keep delicate soups and pasta dishes at the perfect temperature until they're ready to serve. It's no wonder that people all around the country adore the slow cooker.
Joybird mined Google Trends to find out which dish each state was hungering to make most in their slow cookers. What they found was a wide variety of dishes from classic soups, chilis, and stews to creative attempts at jambalaya, fajitas, and more.
Read on to find out the most popular Crock-Pot dish in your state and to get some new ideas on what you could be simmering in your slow cooker right now! (Plus, here are a ton more recipes for your favorite kitchen appliance: 42+ Best Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Weight Loss.)
Alabama is the only state that's whipping up chicken chili in their trusty slow cooker. We applaud the use of a healthier meat. Turkey is great too! Try the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Chili from Foodie Crush.
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The folks in Alaska are going all in and throwing an entire pot roast into the slow cooker. If you want to give this dish a try, check out our French Pot Roast Recipe.
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In Arizona, cooks are jumping on the bandwagon and cooking corned beef and cabbage in the old Crock-Pot. This is the most popular dish people wanted to cook in their slow cooker with six states seeking out the perfect recipe. We are fans of this method too! Check out our recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef.
The classic dish is perfect for the slow cooker's even temperature, the lean chicken will not get tough and the delicate dumplings will never overcook. Try this recipe from The Cookie Rookie.
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In the Sunshine State, cooks dusted off the slow cooker to make perfect corned beef and cabbage.
Kudos to the folks in Colorado for making delicious carnitas in their slow cookers. Slow cookers are perfect for turning tough cuts of meat into soft, flavorful meals. Check out our recipe for Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas and don't skip the pickled onions and queso fresco!
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In Connecticut, folks like to chow down on perfectly cooked corned beef and cabbage.
The cooks in Delaware are into the comforting aromas of soft and luscious chicken and dumplings.
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Florida is one of two states that cook up pea soup in the slow cooker. Fun fact: Because slow cookers don't heat up the whole house, they are great for warm-weather cooking. Try our recipe for Perfectly Creamy Split Pea Soup.
In Georgia, the people are simmering spicy tortilla soup in their slow cookers. Here's a great vegetarian version from Oh My Veggies.
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They're going whole hog in Hawaii and cooking an entire ham in the slow cooker. Yes, if you have a big enough slow cooker, you can cook an entire ham, just be sure it gets to the desired internal temperature. Here's a good recipe to check out: Crock-Pot Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze.
