Convert oven cooking times to slow cooker times on high and low settings.
Slow Cooker (Low)
4h 0m
High setting: 2h 0m
Low Setting
4h 0m
High Setting
2h 0m
Oven Time
60 mins
Slow cookers are a fantastic, energy-efficient way to prepare meals. Converting a conventional oven recipe to a slow cooker is simple for most stews, casseroles, and braises. This Calculator Site tool helps you translate the cooking time and temperature from your oven recipe into the correct slow cooker setting, ensuring perfect results every time.
The key is adjusting not just the time, but often the liquid too. Since slow cookers trap moisture, you usually need to reduce the amount of liquid in the original recipe by about a third. For more precise liquid conversions, you might find our ml to Grams Calculator helpful.
Pro Tip: Don't Peek!
Every time you lift the lid of your slow cooker, you release heat and steam, which can add 15-20 minutes to the cooking time. Resist the temptation to peek, and trust the process for the most tender and flavourful results.
Beyond convenience, slow cooking offers several advantages. It tenderises cheaper cuts of meat, uses significantly less energy than a conventional oven, and helps retain more nutrients in your food. Check out our Electricity Cost Calculator to see how much you could save.
75%
Less energy than an oven
4x
Typical 'Low' cook time vs oven
30%
Less liquid needed
How to use this Calculator Site tool
Simply enter the original cooking time and temperature from your oven recipe into the fields above. The calculator will instantly provide the equivalent cooking times for both the 'Low' and 'High' settings on your slow cooker. The 'Low' setting is generally about twice the 'High' setting time.
Getting your measurements and timings right makes all the difference in the kitchen. You may also find our Bird Cooking Time Calculator useful for related calculations.
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