23 Summer Slow-Cooker Recipes You'll Want to Make Year-Round

As much as we love a no-cook dinner, there are times when the heat just can’t take away our craving for certain dishes. (We’re looking at you, pulled pork.) Luckily, there’s an easy fix: break out your handy, dandy slow cooker. You can whip up everything from family-friendly chicken dishes to no-fuss desserts with ease—and without heating up your entire kitchen. You can even make ribs in the slow cooker! In this easy recipe, the seasoning paste transforms into a savory dipping sauce. Slather it on the ribs and pop them on the grill just before serving for a final char. They’re the summer weeknight dinner everyone will devour.