



If you don't have 8 hours to spare or don't want to leave your oven or stove-top on for an extended period of time, it is possible to convert the high slow cooker times to low to shorten the time until your food is done. Cooking in the oven or on the stove top will take significantly less time. Crock-Pot indicates their slow cookers take 7 to 8 hours on low to reach simmer and 3 to 4 hours on high. A simmer on the stove top is typically around 209 degrees Fahrenheit. Slow Cooker to Oven Conversion TimesĪccording to the official Crock-Pot website, it is important to understand the difference between stove top cooking temperature, oven cooking temperature, and Crock-Pot temperature. Of course, this may vary with different models, but these are general guidelines to help you convert the cooking time from slow cooker to oven. The Oven Temperature Equivalent to a Slow CookerĪccording to Iowa State University, the low setting on a slow cooker is generally 190 degrees Fahrenheit and the high setting usually sits at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Converting the cook time will also depend on the dish. (Image: cookers vary, so there is no exact conversion time for slow-cooker recipes, but there are some general slow cooker to oven conversion times. Trying out a Crock-Pot specific recipe in the oven instead of an actual Crock-Pot is not impossible. In most cases, you can still make your favorite slow-cooking dishes in the oven with a few adjustments. Not the proud owner of one or just not keen on using it at the moment? Don't worry. The moist, low heat is perfect for dishes requiring a longer cooking time. There are a lot of delicious recipes out there - and some happen to be designed specifically for Crock-Pot slow cookers.
