3 of the Best Crock Pot Recipes for Summer

Whether you’re on vacation or just relaxing at home, the summer season is a great time to enjoy delicious and refreshing home-cooked meals. Using a slow cooker to prepare these meals can get the job done much faster; It’s also the perfect time to cook something special for family and friends!

Here are 3 of the best crock pot recipes perfect for the summer season:

Slow Cooker Ranch Style Chicken Tacos

What do you need:

• 4 chicken breasts

• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth

• 1 packet ranch dressing

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 6 tacos

Combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, ranch dressing and taco seasoning in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 hours. When done, shred the chicken with forks. Cook for 30 more minutes. Serve warm in tacos.

Slow Cooker Glazed Tropical Meatballs

What do you need:

• 3/4 kg of frozen meatballs

• 4 green onions, chopped

• 1/2 small jalapeno, diced

• 1 1/2 cups orange marmalade

• 1/4 cup orange juice

• 1/4 cup beef broth

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Place the meatballs in a crock pot. In a large bowl, combine the onions, jalapeno, orange marmalade, orange juice, and beef broth. Spice with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the meatballs in the pot and stir to coat. Cover and cook for 4 1/2 to 5 hours on low heat. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

Crockpot Honey Balsamic Pork

What do you need:

• 1 (1 1/4 kilograms) roast pork loin

• 1 cup of beef broth

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon of water

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• salt and pepper

• cooking spray

Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Rub all sides of the pork roast with salt and pepper then place in the crock pot. For the honey on the roast. Combine beef broth, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a bowl, then pour mixture over meat. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours on low heat. When ready, pour the meat juices into a skillet and cook over medium heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in water and stir it into the juices. Simmer until the sauce thickens and then to roast over the pot.

These 3 Best Crockpot Recipes for Summer are delicious and refreshing dishes that your friends and family are sure to enjoy!