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[Carousel96]

I always use my crock pot for hearty comfort foods -- stews, roasts, things like that. Winter comfort foods.
But it struck me the other day that it would be a great thing in the summer because it doesn't put heat into the kitchen.
So, does anyone have any recipes for lighter "summer" fare that are cooked in a crockpot?

[Lemap760]

We eat a lot of garden fruits and veggies in the summer. The only crock pot dish I can think of good for the summer is beans and hot dogs.

[JoanW]

I cook my pork roast for pulled pork in the crockpot all year long. I also plug it in outside on the patio so less heat in the kitchen as well. And the dogs can't reach the table outside either.

[crystalloubear]

I make shredded beef, pork or chicken BBQ in it in the summer. Also, saurkraut and hot dogs.

[Joanne929]

I usually only use my crock pot for meatballs, chile, and pork, and I do them in the summer. I bring my crock pot camping sometimes!

[Cheriemek]

I make Sloppy Joes the traditional way hours before people come over, and then put the mixture in the crockpot. When it's time to eat, I just set the crockpot up next to the rolls and the salads.

[Chrissi]

Pulled pork, brats and kraut, stewed squash and zucchini. I've even stewed fruit in there to top ice cream with.