16 Things You Never Knew You Could Make in the Slow Cooker

Slow cookers can feel heaven sent, giving you an oven-free way to have a hot cooked meal waiting for us at the end of a long day. But chances are, you're unaware just how incredible your slow cooker is. There's a lot more you can be making in yours than you may have ever imagined.

Stock

Yes, you probably know you can make all sorts of soups in a slow cooker, but this is also a great way to make your stock. Stock is best when it simmers low and slow, and as this recipe from The Kitchn points out. It's easy, too: Just place the chicken carcass in the slow cooker with carrots, celery, onions, bay leaf, herbs and water. Cook on high for five hours or low for 10. That stock will help in endless recipes so you may want to make a big batch and freeze some. (Find out what's behind the hype about bone broth.)