It's summer…and it's hot. So why are you turning on your oven to make dinner? Try one of these slow-cooker barbecue recipes instead. They’re so tender and flavorful, we’d guess that you made them in a smoker. (Don’t worry, we won’t tell.)
20 Slow-Cooker Barbecue Recipes You Can Make All Summer Long
Slow-cooker Pulled Pork
Extra coleslaw, please.
Low-carb Barbecue Slow-cooker Chicken
Say goodbye to dry, overcooked meat.
Slow-cooker Barbecue Ribs
No smoker in sight.
Barbecue Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Did we mention it’s gluten-free?
Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Wings
Tip: Broil them at the end to caramelize the sauce.
Slow-cooker Korean Bbq Beef Tacos
You’re officially a pitmaster.
Hawaiian Barbecue Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Served on Hawaiian rolls, naturally.
Slow-cooker Barbecue Meatballs
Did we mention they’re gluten-free?
Peach Barbecue Little Smokies
Admit it: You’re curious.
Slow Cooker Beefy Bbq Spuds
Potatoes > hamburger buns.
Slow-cooker Barbecue Chickpeas
Plant-based, but totally satisfying.
Bbq Pulled Pork Pizza With Brussels Sprouts
You stole a pizza our heart.
Slow-cooker Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Yep, you even make the penne in your Crock-Pot.
Slow-cooker Korean Taco Cups
Wonton wrappers have never looked tastier.
Slow-cooker Barbecue Brisket
All of our food fantasies have come true.
Slow-cooker Bbq Chicken Quesadillas
Your two-year-old will love them. (And OK, you will, too.)
Honey-bourbon Pulled Chicken
Bring on the boozy chicken.
Slow-cooker Barbecue Beans
You’re never going back to the canned stuff again.
Barbecue Pulled Turkey Tostadas
It’s not only for Thanksgiving.
Crock Pot Pineapple Hawaiian Bbq Chicken Tacos With Pineapple Slaw
Pretty much the definition of summer.
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