Crock Pot Cooking

You have probably noticed that slow cookers give two heat settings for the vast majority of recipes. The first is low setting and the second is high, which is usually about double the time for the low …

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When you are rushing to put ingredients into a slow cooker, it can be tempting to add frozen meat or poultry to the slow cooker so you don't have to take the time to defrost it. Unfortunately, this is …

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If you have been out all day and return to discover your power has been out, is it safe to eat your meal? Unfortunately, it is not. You have no idea how long it was without power, meaning unsafe …

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Did you know that when you add alcohol such as wine and liquor to a slow cooker that it doesn't burn off and reduce like it would on a stove top?  Because the lid is kept on the slow cooker, and …

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Long gone are the days when slow cookers came in one-size-fits-all.  Now slow cookers come in a wide variety of sizes.  Our guide will help you choose the best slow cooker size for you and …

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One of the biggest issues people have when making their own slow cooker recipes is that they usually underestimate how long it takes vegetables to cook. Vegetables actually take much longer than meat …

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Ever wonder just how full your crock pot can be? Or if you have ever doubled a recipe that nearly overflows your slow cooker and wondered why it didn't work out like you thought it would? Most people …

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Before you invest in a slow cooker, here are some things to consider. Is there a removable liner to make clean up easier? Is the removable liner dishwasher safe? Is the liner easily removable for …

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Unless your recipe specifies that you need to brown your meat before placing it in the slow cooker, you do not need to brown it first. The one exception - which affects looks only, but not taste - …

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One unfortunate thing about crock pots is that fat isn't drained away as it is cooked. If you are trying to cut fat from your diet for your weight loss program, there are ways you can trim those pesky …

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Ever had a favorite recipe that you would love to be able to do in the crock pot? Here is a handy conversion chart so you can make your favorite soups, stews and sauces into crock pot versions, based …

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When you are making a recipe for your slow cooker, it will call for a specific amount of liquid ingredients. But be sure you include all the liquid ingredients, because too much or too little can …

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