How do I convert oven time to slow cooker time?

As a guide, a dish that takes 15–30 minutes conventionally needs about 4–6 hours on Low or 1.5–2 hours on High; 30–45 minutes becomes 6–8 hours Low or 3–4 hours High; longer braises become 8–12 hours Low or 4–6 hours High.

What is the difference between Low and High?

Both settings reach a similar simmering temperature, but High gets there faster. Low takes roughly twice as long as High, which is better for tougher cuts that benefit from a long, gentle cook.

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Slow Cooker Time Converter

Convert oven or stovetop times into slow cooker Low and High times.

Convert cooking time to a slow cooker

Slow cookers turn a quick oven dish into a long, hands-off braise. As a rule of thumb, a recipe that takes about an hour conventionally needs 8–12 hours on Low or 4–6 hours on High — Low takes roughly twice as long as High.

Choose a setting, enter the conventional cooking time, and this tool returns the recommended slow cooker time band. Resist lifting the lid: every peek can add 20–30 minutes to the cook.