(I just love that Iknow how to do this now! copy and paste! I get so nervous before I do it and so excited when it works. Shaun rolls his eyes and cracks up at me. But hey--that's how we learn!)
SLOW COOKER TIPS
Place cold food in a cold crockpot. Hot food in a hot crock pot to prevent the crock from breaking.
You need to use a little more spice when slow cooking. But remember you can always add but not take away! So experiment.
If you are a little late or want to speed up the cooking time, you can heat the liquids: soups, broths, tomatoes, water, etc. and then pour over. I usually do this unless I’ve put it on the very first thing in the morning.
A slow cooker is a great way to keep homemade soups warm for serving.
Your crock pot works well for buffet serving.
Spray your crock with Pam for easier clean up
If the food and liquid level is too high it will take longer to cook. If the food and liquid level is too low it will cook faster. So when trying out a new recipe check and experiment a little.
The low setting is about 200 degrees and the high setting is about 300 degrees.
Browning meat adds color and enhances flavor, but is not necessary.
One hour on HIGH is equal to two hours on LOW
Liquids do not evaporate in the crock pot, so if you are adapting a recipe reduce the liquid by 1/3 to 1/2 a cup unless you are adding rice or making a soup.
Don’t lift the lid to stir unless the recipe calls for it. Especially if you are cooking on low. Lifting the lid lets enough heat escape that it will extend the cooking time for 20-30 minutes.
Vegetables do not cook as quickly as meat so they should be placed in the bottom of the pot unless it is a tender vege like zuchinni, mushrooms, etc.
SLOW COOKER TIPS
Place cold food in a cold crockpot. Hot food in a hot crock pot to prevent the crock from breaking.
You need to use a little more spice when slow cooking. But remember you can always add but not take away! So experiment.
If you are a little late or want to speed up the cooking time, you can heat the liquids: soups, broths, tomatoes, water, etc. and then pour over. I usually do this unless I’ve put it on the very first thing in the morning.
A slow cooker is a great way to keep homemade soups warm for serving.
Your crock pot works well for buffet serving.
Spray your crock with Pam for easier clean up
If the food and liquid level is too high it will take longer to cook. If the food and liquid level is too low it will cook faster. So when trying out a new recipe check and experiment a little.
The low setting is about 200 degrees and the high setting is about 300 degrees.
Browning meat adds color and enhances flavor, but is not necessary.
One hour on HIGH is equal to two hours on LOW
Liquids do not evaporate in the crock pot, so if you are adapting a recipe reduce the liquid by 1/3 to 1/2 a cup unless you are adding rice or making a soup.
Don’t lift the lid to stir unless the recipe calls for it. Especially if you are cooking on low. Lifting the lid lets enough heat escape that it will extend the cooking time for 20-30 minutes.
Vegetables do not cook as quickly as meat so they should be placed in the bottom of the pot unless it is a tender vege like zuchinni, mushrooms, etc.
3 comments:
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Now I won't have to get them from my mom! I am so excited! Keep posted your yummy receipes because you are probably the best cook that I know!!! Thank you!!!!
thanks for all the awesome tips! I love using my crock pot...the oven makes our apartment so hot!
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