Toss frozen pork potstickers in the crock and 3 extra items to make a meal so incredible your friends will be begging for more

Place the frozen pork potstickers in an even layer on the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. It’s fine if they touch, but try not to stack them more than two layers deep so they cook evenly.

Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the potstickers, making sure most of them are at least partially submerged. Gently nudge them with a spoon if needed so the broth can circulate.

Sprinkle the frozen stir-fry vegetables evenly over the top of the potstickers. There’s no need to thaw the vegetables first; they’ll release moisture and help create more flavorful cooking liquid.

Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the vegetables and potstickers. Do not stir; leaving everything mostly undisturbed helps the potstickers hold their shape instead of falling apart.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or on HIGH for 1½ to 2 hours. The potstickers are done when they’re piping hot in the center (at least 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender.

Once cooked, taste the broth and add a splash more teriyaki sauce or a pinch of salt if you’d like a stronger flavor. Gently lift the potstickers out with a slotted spoon to keep them intact, then spoon the vegetables and broth over the top for serving.

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