Tips for Successful Crockpot Cooking

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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL CROCKPOT COOKING

 

Recipe By :Betty Crocker

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Information & Tips

 

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These tips-and a slow cooker-are all you need for a delicious, home-cooked

fix-and-forget meal!

 

1. Know your appliance. A slow cooker is different than a warming pot! Slow

cookers are self-contained, with the heating elements wrapping around the

cooker. Warming pots have the heating element below the container. Because

warming pots cannot reach a safe cooking temperature, they should not be used

for slow-cooker recipes.

 

2. Keep cleanup to a minimum by lightly spraying the inside of the slow cooker

with cooking spray before using.

 

3. Chop or slice vegetables as directed in the recipe. Place larger pieces of

vegetables near the bottom or along the side of the slow cooker.

 

4. Thaw frozen vegetables before placing them in the slow cooker, or rinse them

with warm water to separate.

 

5. Use the amount of liquid called for in the recipe. Liquids don't evaporate

and reduce.

 

6. Use whole herbs and spices rater than crushed or ground. The flavor of

crushed or ground herbs and spices tends to dissipate during the long cooking

times.

 

7. Add dairy products such as milk and cheese toward the end of the cooking

time. Dairy products tend to separate and curdle if cooked for a long time.

 

8. Keep the lid on! Removing the lid allows heat to escape and delays the

cooking time by 15 to 20 minutes. Be sure to check for doneness just at the

minimum cook time.

 

9. Keep an eye on the clock.

 

10. Cool the slow cooker slightly before adding water for cleaning. Otherwise,

the liner could crack.

 

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 0 Calories; 0g Fat (0.0% calories from

fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg

Sodium. Exchanges: .

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0