Secrets To Successful Slow Cooking

10-05-2003, 03:16 PM

Seven tips for making the most of your slow cooker:

1. Always cook with the lid on. You can hardly overcook; these
appliances are made for cooks who don't have time to pay attention.

2. For food safety, defrost frozen meats before placing them in the slow cooker.

3. Don't use the slow cooker to reheat leftovers. The microwave's the ticket for that task.

4. Transfer foods to other containers for storage in the refrigerator after cooking.

5. Never immerse heating elements in water.

6. Always unplug these appliances after use. Some models have no "off" setting.

7. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Thermal

can crack a
Crock-Pot if you add frozen or really

food to a preheated ceramic pot

10-05-2003, 06:02 PM

I love my slow cooker but have not used it lately as we have been doing the low carb thing and I haven't found any recipes for using the slow cooker. But we are pretty well down to our wanted weights and will start slowing adding carbs again but this time being more careful. I miss pasta and potatoes!!!