Best Whole30 Slow Cooker Recipes

Here is a list of 30 Whole30 slow cooker recipes. One of the hardest parts of Whole30 is getting used to how much time you will spend in the kitchen. There is a lot of meal prepping and cooking when doing Whole30.

If you are not already used to eating a clean diet Whole 30 may be hard at first. If you ate convenience food often Whole30 can be a big change to your routine. Now you have to make all your meals at home for the next 30 days.

When on Whole30 it is harder to eat out because you don’t know what is in prepared food. Sneaky ingredients you have to look out for is sugar. Also specific additives such as carrageenan, MSG, and added sulfites.

So to avoid these ingredients, it is best to prepare your own meals if you can.

Make Whole30 More Convenient

An easy way to add convenience to your cooking routine is by using a slow cooker.

A slow cooker heats food at a lower temperature. Giving you the ability to set it and forget. You’re able to leave it unattended for many hours. Using a slow cooker helps to get you out of the kitchen.

You can set it up in the morning and have a hot meal waiting for you when you get home at night. The slow cooker cooks your meal low and slow. Also, the average dish takes about six to ten hours to cook. So you won’t have to worry about coming home to an overdone dinner.

30 Whole 30 Slow Cooker Recipes

Here is a round-up of some of the best Whole30 slow cooker recipes. From some of my favorite Whole30 food bloggers.

Whole Kitchen Sink

Real Simple Good

Fit Slow Cooker Queen

40 Aprons

Paleo Running Mama

Nom Nom Paleo

The Real Food Dietitians

Some of these recipes may call for a non-compliant ingredient. Make sure to substitute or omit the ingredient if it is not allowed on Whole 30.

Here is a list of the best Whole30 slow cooker recipes. When on Whole30 you will spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Using a slow cooker allows you walk away once your done with the prep.

Getting Started

A basic slow cooker costs around $25. This is the slow cooker I have now. It makes life a little easier to throw everything in it in the morning and then have dinner ready in the evening.

If you are in the market for one, read the reviews online. Check the capacity. If you have a large family, buy the largest one. Also, consider buying the largest one if you would like to batch cook. Doubling meals and freezing for later.

Tips for Cooking with a Slow Cooker

Once started don’t open the lid

It is tempting to keep opening the lid of the slow cooker when your meal is cooking. But opening the lid will increase how long it takes for your meal to cook. Every time you open the lid, you will have to add a few minutes to the cooking time.

Layer Ingredients

Put the hard root vegetables on the bottom near the heat source. Root vegetables take longer to cook. So it’s best to put them on the bottom of the slow cooker.

Always brown your meat before cooking in the slow cooker

You don’t have to take this extra step. But browning your meat will seal in flavor.

Don’t overfill

For the best results, fill between one-half and two-thirds full. Don’t make it brim up to the top — it will boil over.

Trim all fat

This will prevent your liquid from becoming a greasy mess. Remove poultry skin as well, for the same reason.

Cut pieces evenly

Try to keep all cut-up meat and vegetables roughly the same size so you don’t get any hard or chewy bits.

Easy Whole 30 meals

A slow cooker is an easy way to prepare your meal while on Whole30. All you have to do is prep the ingredients. Throw them in the slow cooker. Then walk away. It takes away the stress of wondering what to cook for dinner.

Which of these Whole30 slow cooker recipes is your favorite? Let me know in the comments:)

Make Whole30 More Convenient

30 Whole 30 Slow Cooker Recipes

Getting Started