Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (2024)

By Sophie Van Tiggelen 4 Comments

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Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (2)I am always on the lookout for ways to simplify my life. I need simple AIP recipes because, honestly, there are time when I am just holding on for dear life and it’s all I can do to get food on my table at all. Life can be busy (and stressful) and I don’t always have the time, or the energy, to put in the effort that AIP often requires. It is, of course, at these times of stress that I need to lean into AIP the most, which can make it feel that much more difficult.

So what do I do? I turn to recipes that will give me a lot of bang for my buck. I look for recipes that are easily thrown together, use simple ingredients that I probably already have on hand, and that will see me through several meals. I lean on tried and true basics.

What are my go-to’s? My slow cooker and my instant pot.

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Appliances that were once the domain of our grannies are now hot commodities. You can find a decent slow cookerfor under $35.00, and while an instant pot is a bit more of an investment, it’s worth it for the convenience factor. With both a slow cooker and an Instant Pot all you have to do is throw in your ingredients and walk away. You’re done. You barely even have to clean up. On the days I am feeling stressed, that’s about as simple an answer to, “What’s for dinner?” as I could ever hope to get.

My Top 10 Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes for a Simple AIP Meal:

1 – Rustic Root Vegetable Soup with Meatballs – A Squirrel in the Kitchen

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (5)2 – Chicken Soup – Coconut Contentment

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (6)3 – Pork Belly with Black Olives and Garlic – A Squirrel in the Kitchen

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (7)4 – Beef Pumpkin Curry – Fed and Fulfilled

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (8)5 – Summer Beef Stew with Chilled Thyme Pesto – Autoimmune Wellness

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (9)6 – Chicken Stew with Plums, Carrots, and Apples – A Squirrel in the Kitchen

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (10)7 – Sage Pulled Pork – A Squirrel in the Kitchen

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (11)8 – Orange Pineapple Chicken Drumsticks – Real Food Love

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (12)9 – Asian-Style Short Ribs – Savory Lotus (omit the garnish for strict AIP)

Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (13)10 – Pork Tenderloin – Adventures of a Sick Chick

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About Sophie Van Tiggelen

Sophie Van Tiggelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, she used the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to reverse her condition, and today, Sophie lives a full and vibrant life free from the anxiety and flare-ups that often accompany autoimmune diseases. With her food and lifestyle blog, A Squirrel in the Kitchen, Sophie shares her AIP experience and empowers others to develop new habits to promote good health and wellness. Through years of experience, she has developed simple strategies to be successful on AIP, including numerous mouth-watering, allergen-free recipes that everyone (even those without autoimmune diseases) can enjoy. Sophie is on a mission to make the Autoimmune Protocol - and all that it encompasses - more accessible and sustainable for anyone looking for a more nutritious, more delicious, more health-conscious life.

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    • Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (18)Sophie Van Tiggelen says

      Thanks Lori for creating such delicious recipes! – Sophie

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  1. Simple AIP – My top 10 Slow Cooker Recipes - A Squirrel in the Kitchen (19)Jacinta says

    It’s getting cold in Australia so I will be looking forward to trying some of these AIP slow cooker recipes – thanks 🙂

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FAQs

Can you freeze crockpot meals before cooking? ›

A dump bag is where you prepare all (or most) of the ingredients for a slow cooker meal, then: Put it into a freezer container. Label and freeze until you want to cook it.

How to make a slow cooker? ›

Home Made Slow Cooker
  1. Take pot straight from stove, don't let it cool down. ...
  2. Put thick woolen blanket over pot in esky and push down around pot.
  3. Cover with a box or piece of cardboard to act as a lid.
  4. Resist the urge to open and check on food for at least 6 hours.

What crockpot keeps food cold until ready to cook? ›

Gourmia's new IoT Cool-Cooker allows busy cooks to put the ingredients into it in the morning and the unit keeps the food cold until it starts cooking when you tell it to!

How long do freezer crockpot meals last? ›

Most freezer meals will last about 6 months in the freezer when stored properly. Don't forget to write the date you packaged the ingredients on the freezer bag!

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
  8. Wine and Other Liquor.
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What is the difference between a slow cooker and a crockpot? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you most certainly can cook raw meat in the slow cooker! You put it in “cold”, with whatever liquid your recipe calls for, turn it on either “low” or “high” depending on your recipe (I usually start it on “high” for a couple hours, then turn it to “low”), and in 6–7–8 hours, it's now COOKED meat!

Can you freeze uncooked meals? ›

You bet. Since they're frozen without any cooking ahead of time, they cook for the first time out of the freezer. That means they taste like freshly-prepared meals and not like leftovers at all. Yippee!

Will the food being frozen affect it in a slow cooker? ›

It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

Is it better to cook food then freeze it or freeze it then cook it? ›

Well, you never want to overcook anything whether it be to eat it after cooking it or freezing it after cooking it. Either cook it and then freeze it or freeze it raw. It doesn't matter which.

Can you reheat frozen meals in a slow cooker? ›

But slow cookers are not without their limits, so it is important to know that one of the things they cannot and should not do is heat up frozen food.

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