• If you're entertaining this Labor Day weekend, set-it-and-forget-it dishes can be a lifesaver. • From ribs to pulled pork, these slow-cooker recipes are perfect for summer gatherings. • You can also make sides like potato salad and dips in a slow cooker.

Sizzling burgers and blistered corn on the cob — this is how many mark the end of summer.

WalletHub reported that 57% of Americans plan to barbecue over Labor Day weekend this year.

However, while grilling certainly captures the spirit of the holiday weekend, slow cookers can make preparing sides and meats much easier, with minimal cleanup and no need to bother with gas or charcoal.

Or at the very least, having a couple of set-it-and-forget-it dishes can help you focus on your grill.

From mouthwatering barbecue ribs to savory pu

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