Slow Cooker Converter

Convert a conventional oven or stovetop time to slow-cooker hours on low or high.

Usage Tip

Add dairy and fresh herbs near the end to keep them from breaking down.

Slow Cooker Time
— hours
On your chosen setting
THE MATH
slow cooker hours = oven hours × 4 (low) or 2 (high)
One oven hour is roughly 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
Reduce liquid in slow-cooker recipes; little evaporates compared to the oven.
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