40+ Carnivore Slow Cooker Recipes

Bydesignerandthediyer

The carnivore diet, an eating plan that consists entirely of animal products, has gained significant attention for its potential health benefits. By eliminating all plant-based foods, this diet focuses on meat, fish, eggs, and select dairy products. While it may seem restrictive, the carnivore diet can be a simple and effective way to improve your health. One of the best tools for making delicious and satisfying carnivore meals is the slow cooker. Slow cooking is ideal for the carnivore diet because it tenderizes large and tough cuts of meat, enhances flavor, and offers a convenient “set it and forget it” cooking style. This collection of over 40 carnivore slow cooker recipes will provide you with a wide variety of simple, flavorful, and nutrient-dense meals to enjoy.

1. Simple Carnivore Pulled Pork

This is a carnivore diet staple. It’s easy to make a large batch and have delicious, tender meat ready for days.

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup water or bone broth

Instructions:

  1. Rub the pork shoulder with salt.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
  3. Add the water or bone broth.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
  5. Shred the pork with two forks and serve.

2. Basic Beef Roast

A simple and satisfying beef roast that is perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water or beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Season the beef roast with salt.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Add the water or beef broth.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until tender.
  5. Slice and serve.

3. Carnivore Butter Chicken

A creamy and flavorful chicken dish without any of the non-carnivore ingredients.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, heavy cream, and salt.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Shred the chicken and mix with the sauce before serving.

4. Hearty Beef Shank Stew

Beef shanks are a flavorful and nutrient-dense cut of meat. The marrow in the bone adds a rich flavor to the stew.

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs beef shanks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups beef bone broth
  • 2 tbsp tallow or butter

Instructions:

  1. Season the beef shanks with salt.
  2. In a skillet, melt the tallow or butter and sear the beef shanks on all sides.
  3. Transfer the seared shanks to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the beef bone broth over the shanks.
  5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

5. Slow Cooker Pork Belly Bites

Pork belly is a fatty and delicious cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender in the slow cooker.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Toss the pork belly cubes with salt.
  2. Place the salted pork belly in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork belly is tender and crispy on the edges.
  4. For extra crispiness, you can pan-sear the cooked pork belly bites for a few minutes before serving.

6. Carnivore Lamb Roast

A succulent and flavorful lamb roast that is surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb boneless leg of lamb
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (optional, for flavor)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or tallow

Instructions:

  1. Rub the leg of lamb with salt and minced garlic (if using).
  2. Place the lamb in the slow cooker.
  3. Drizzle with melted butter or tallow.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lamb is tender.
  5. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

7. Simple Shredded Chicken

A versatile shredded chicken recipe that can be used in many different ways.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Shred the chicken with two forks and use as desired.

8. Carnivore Beef Tongue

Beef tongue is a surprisingly tender and flavorful cut of meat when cooked low and slow.

Ingredients:

  • 1 beef tongue (about 3 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • Water to cover

Instructions:

  1. Place the beef tongue in the slow cooker and cover with water.
  2. Add the salt.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the tongue is tender.
  4. Remove the tongue from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly.
  5. Peel off the outer skin and slice the tongue to serve.

 

9. Slow Cooker Pork Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone tender pork ribs with minimal effort.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 lbs pork ribs (spare ribs or baby back)
  • 2 tbsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Cut the rack of ribs into smaller sections to fit in the slow cooker.
  2. Rub the ribs with salt.
  3. Stand the ribs up in the slow cooker, bone-side facing the center.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender.
  5. For a crispy finish, you can broil the ribs for a few minutes before serving.

10. Carnivore Meatballs

Simple and delicious meatballs that are perfect for a snack or a meal.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg (optional, as a binder)

 

Instructions:

 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, salt, and egg (if using).
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs.
  3. Place the meatballs in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through.

 

11. Slow Cooker Oxtail

Oxtail is a gelatinous and flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for the slow cooker.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 lbs oxtail
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Season the oxtail with salt.
  2. Place the oxtail in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the oxtail.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

 

12. Carnivore Pulled Chicken

A simple and delicious pulled chicken recipe.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Shred the chicken and serve.

 

13. Slow Cooker Beef Cheeks

Beef cheeks are a tough cut of meat that becomes incredibly tender and flavorful when slow-cooked.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 3 lbs beef cheeks
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Season the beef cheeks with salt.
  2. Place the beef cheeks in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the cheeks.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the beef cheeks are tender and shred easily.

 

14. Carnivore Pork Stew

A simple and hearty pork stew.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cups pork broth or water

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Toss the pork cubes with salt.
  2. Place the pork in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the broth or water over the pork.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender.

 

15. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

A moist and tender turkey breast recipe.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4-5 lb boneless turkey breast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Rub the turkey breast with salt.
  2. Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker.
  3. Drizzle with melted butter.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the turkey is cooked through.
  5. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

 

16. Carnivore Chili

A meat-only chili that is packed with flavor.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and ground pork.
  2. Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the salt and beef broth.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

 

17. Slow Cooker Duck Confit

A classic French dish made carnivore-friendly.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 duck legs
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 4 cups duck fat, melted

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Rub the duck legs with salt and let them cure in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  2. Rinse the salt off the duck legs and pat them dry.
  3. Place the duck legs in the slow cooker and cover with melted duck fat.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the duck is tender.
  5. For a crispy skin, you can pan-sear the duck legs after they are cooked.

 

18. Carnivore Goulash

A rich and hearty beef goulash.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cups beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Toss the beef cubes with salt.
  2. Place the beef in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the beef.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the beef is tender.

 

19. Slow Cooker Chicken Wings

Easy and delicious chicken wings.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 3 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp salt

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Toss the chicken wings with salt.
  2. Place the chicken wings in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  4. For crispy wings, broil them for a few minutes after they are cooked.

 

20. Carnivore Pot Roast

A classic pot roast made with only carnivore-friendly ingredients.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 lb beef roast (chuck or rump)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Season the beef roast with salt.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the roast.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the roast is tender.

 

21. Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Juicy and tender pork chops that are easy to make.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 bone-in pork chops
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Season the pork chops with salt.
  2. Place the pork chops in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the pork chops.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the pork chops are cooked through.

 

22. Carnivore Beef Short Ribs

Rich and flavorful beef short ribs that fall off the bone.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 lbs beef short ribs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Season the beef short ribs with salt.
  2. Place the short ribs in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the ribs.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the meat is tender.

 

23. Slow Cooker Chicken Livers

Chicken livers are a nutrient-dense organ meat that is delicious when slow-cooked.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 2 lbs chicken livers
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Rinse the chicken livers and pat them dry.
  2. Place the chicken livers in the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  4. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, until the livers are cooked through.

 

24. Carnivore Pork Neck Bones

Pork neck bones are a flavorful and inexpensive cut of meat.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 lbs pork neck bones
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water or pork broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Place the pork neck bones in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and add the water or broth.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the meat is tender.

 

25. Slow Cooker Cornish Hens

Individual-sized chickens that are perfect for a special meal.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 2 Cornish hens
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Rub the Cornish hens with salt.
  2. Place the hens in the slow cooker.
  3. Drizzle with melted butter.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the hens are cooked through.

 

26. Carnivore Beef Heart

Beef heart is a lean and flavorful organ meat.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 beef heart (about 2-3 lbs), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 cup beef broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Toss the beef heart cubes with salt.
  2. Place the beef heart in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the heart.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the heart is tender.

 

27. Slow Cooker Turkey Legs

Juicy and flavorful turkey legs that are a fun meal to eat.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 turkey legs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

 

Instructions:

 

  1. Rub the turkey legs with salt.
  2. Place the turkey legs in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the legs.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the turkey is cooked through.

 

28. Carnivore Pork Hocks

Pork hocks are a gelatinous and flavorful cut of meat.

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 4 pork hocks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups water or pork broth

Instructions:

  1. Place the pork hocks in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and add the water or broth.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the meat is tender.

29. Slow Cooker Bison Roast

Bison is a lean and flavorful alternative to beef.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb bison roast
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Season the bison roast with salt.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the roast.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until tender.

30. Carnivore Bone Broth

A nutrient-dense and flavorful broth that is the foundation of many carnivore meals.

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs beef, pork, or chicken bones
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional, to help extract minerals)
  • Water to cover
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the bones in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the apple cider vinegar (if using) and salt.
  3. Cover the bones with water.
  4. Cook on low for 24-48 hours.
  5. Strain the broth and store in the refrigerator or freezer.

31. Slow Cooker Salmon

A simple and elegant way to cook salmon.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs salmon fillet
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Season the salmon fillet with salt.
  2. Place the salmon in the slow cooker.
  3. Drizzle with melted butter.
  4. Cook on low for 1-2 hours, until the salmon is cooked through.

32. Carnivore Pulled Lamb

Tender and flavorful pulled lamb.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb boneless lamb shoulder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup lamb or beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Rub the lamb shoulder with salt.
  2. Place the lamb in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the broth over the lamb.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the lamb is tender and shreds easily.

33. Slow Cooker Chicken Hearts

Chicken hearts are a nutrient-dense and flavorful organ meat.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs chicken hearts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the chicken hearts and pat them dry.
  2. Place the chicken hearts in the slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the hearts are tender.

34. Carnivore Beef and Butter

A simple and satisfying meal of beef cooked in butter.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the beef cubes in the slow cooker.
  2. Add the butter and salt.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the beef is tender.

35. Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder Steaks

Tender and juicy pork shoulder steaks.

Ingredients:

  • 4 pork shoulder steaks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

  1. Season the pork shoulder steaks with salt.
  2. Place the steaks in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the steaks.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the pork is tender.

36. Carnivore Beef Shank and Marrow

A simple and nutrient-dense meal.

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs beef shanks
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

  1. Place the beef shanks in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and add the water.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the meat is tender.
  4. Serve the meat and the marrow from the bones.

37. Slow Cooker Turkey Thighs

Juicy and flavorful turkey thighs.

Ingredients:

  • 4 turkey thighs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions:

  1. Rub the turkey thighs with salt.
  2. Place the turkey thighs in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the thighs.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the turkey is cooked through.

38. Carnivore Pork and Bacon

A delicious combination of pork and bacon.

Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb bacon, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon and set aside, reserving the bacon grease.
  3. In the same skillet, brown the pork cubes in the bacon grease.
  4. Transfer the pork and bacon to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the salt and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the pork is tender.

39. Slow Cooker Venison Roast

Venison is a lean and flavorful meat that is perfect for the slow cooker.

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 lb venison roast
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions:

  1. Season the venison roast with salt.
  2. Place the roast in the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the beef broth over the roast.
  4. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until tender.

40. Carnivore Meatloaf

A simple and delicious meatloaf recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, salt, and egg.
  2. Form the mixture into a loaf shape.
  3. Place the meatloaf in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the meatloaf is cooked through.

41. Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Tender and juicy beef brisket.

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 lb beef brisket
  • 2 tbsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Rub the brisket with salt.
  2. Place the brisket in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until the brisket is tender.
  4. Slice against the grain and serve.

42. Carnivore Chicken and Sausage

A flavorful combination of chicken and sausage.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb sausage (pork or beef)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken thighs and sausage in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle with salt.
  3. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the chicken and sausage are cooked through.

Conclusion

Embracing the carnivore diet doesn’t mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen. With a slow cooker, you can enjoy a wide array of delicious and satisfying meals with minimal effort. The recipes in this collection are designed to be simple, flavorful, and packed with the nutrients your body needs. From tender pulled pork and rich beef stews to succulent lamb roasts and flavorful organ meats, there is a carnivore slow cooker recipe for every taste and occasion. We hope this collection of over 40 recipes inspires you to explore the delicious possibilities of the carnivore diet and discover how easy and enjoyable it can be to eat for your health.n

 

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