National Slow Cooking Month

Categories:: Food & Beverage
Tags:: Cooking Food
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every January
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National Slow Cooking Month heats up every January, celebrating the culinary magic of low-and-slow cooking. Embrace the ease of set-it-and-forget-it meals that deliver rich flavors with minimal effort. Discover new recipes, upgrade your kitchen tools, and share your favorite comfort food creations.

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Expected National Slow Cooking Month Deals

As National Slow Cooking Month kicks off, expect retailers to offer enticing deals on slow cookers, multi-cookers, and related kitchen gadgets. Last year, brands like Crock-Pot and Instant Pot featured significant discounts on their most popular models, while grocery stores such as Kroger and Walmart ran promotions on ingredients ideal for stews, chilis, and roasts. Look for special bundles from Target and recipe-kit services like HelloFresh to highlight slow-cooker friendly options. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as January approaches.

Platform Guide for National Slow Cooking Month

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #SlowCookingMonth. Share mouth-watering photos and short videos of your slow-cooked masterpieces, from hearty stews to tender roasts.

TikTok

Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #SlowCookingMonth. Film quick recipe tutorials, ‘day in the life’ videos showing slow cooker convenience, or creative hacks for your appliance.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #SlowCookingMonth. Join or start community discussions about favorite slow cooker recipes, tips, and time-saving meal prep ideas.

National Slow Cooking Month Hero

Irving Naxon

Irving Naxon, born in 1906, was an American inventor best known for patenting the Naxon Beanery, which later became the iconic Crock-Pot. Inspired by his grandmother's slow-cooked Jewish cholent, Naxon designed the appliance to allow food to cook safely and slowly while people were away. His invention, patented in 1940, revolutionized home cooking by providing a convenient way to prepare meals without constant supervision, particularly benefiting working mothers and busy families.

National Slow Cooking Month timeline

1979

The “Crock Pot” survives the energy crisis

Due to decreased oil output during the Iranian Revolution, American households relied heavily on the “Crock Pot” because it used the same amount of energy as an incandescent light bulb, compared to running an oven.

1972

“The Beanery” gets a rebrand

Naxon’s product, called “The Beanery,” is rebranded to be called the, “Crock Pot.”

1940

Slow cooker revolution begins

Irving Naxon receives his U.S. patent for a slow bean cooker which was inspired by his grandmothers cooking in Lithuania

How Businesses Can Celebrate National Slow Cooking Month

Local restaurants and cafes can feature ‘Slow Cooker Specials’ throughout January, offering comforting, hearty dishes like pulled pork sandwiches, beef stews, or vegetarian chilis. Appliance stores can host in-store demonstrations of new slow cooker models or offer cooking classes focused on slow cooking techniques. Grocery stores can create special displays with ingredients commonly used in slow cooker recipes, perhaps even offering bundled deals for complete meals. Food bloggers and culinary influencers can partner with local businesses to promote slow cooking content and events.

National Slow Cooking Month FAQs

When is National Slow Cooking Month?

In 2027, National Slow Cooking Month will again span the entire month of January, providing a full 31 days to explore new recipes and enjoy the benefits of slow-cooked meals.

How many Americans own a slow cooker?

The ubiquity of slow cookers continues into 2027, with figures consistently showing that about four out of five U.S. households rely on these appliances for convenient cooking.

What are the benefits of slow cooking?

Beyond convenience, slow cooking is praised for its ability to develop deep, rich flavors and create incredibly tender dishes. It’s also an energy-efficient way to cook and often allows for batch cooking, saving time and money throughout the week.

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a Crock-Pot?

While often used interchangeably, ‘Crock-Pot’ is a registered trademark of the Sunbeam Products, Inc. company, whereas ‘slow cooker’ is the generic term for any electric cooking appliance that simmers food at a low temperature over an extended period.

National Slow Cooking Month Activities

Find a new recipe
Watch cooking shows, and be inspired! Slow cookers are perfect for all types of entrees and desserts.
Host a slow-cooker potluck party
Invite everyone you know and give them this simple rule — everyone must slow cook their potluck meal. The best part about this party idea is no matter who doesn’t show up on time there will be enough warm food to go around.
Teach children how to cook
Bond with the little ones in your family by teaching them how to cook. Slow cookers are a safe solution when cooking around children. Whether they're your own children or younger relatives, give kids a chance to prove how responsible they are.

Slow Cookers Affected Holy Days
Slow cookers were first created with religious days in mind, so that families, could still eat a warm meal during those days.
Slow Cooking Goes High Tech
Some Slow Cookers offer extra functions that allow people to saute meat, steam vegetables, and make yogurt.
America's Favorite Cooking Method
Over eighty percent of American households own a slow cooker.
Throw-back to Vintage Commercials
One of the most memorable slow cooker slogans in the twentieth century was, “Cooks all day while the cook’s away.”
Slow Cooking Goes Global
There are more than six hundred thousand Google searches involving the words, “slow cooker,” every month.

Why We Love National Slow Cooking Month

It's made for convenience
Whether you are a college student or part of a family of six, slow cookers make the hassle of dinner disappear. No matter what food you cook, as long as you follow the proper safety precautions, your food will be ready by the time you get home.
Clean up is easy
No more struggling with gross pans and sticky grease surfaces. You can have all the food you want, and all you have to do is wash one pot. Ah, simplicity at its best!
Slow cookers take us back to the good ‘ol days.
Remember when cooking was not a priority to survival, and someone else use to cook for you? Well, this machine does all the work for you! Slow cookers tend to have this magical power of taking even the most unsavory of recipes and sending you back to your child hood memories of home-made meals.