Slow Cooker / Crock-Pot Cooking
Set-it-and-forget-it cooking using a slow cooker on LOW or HIGH heat for 4-8 hours
Equipment Needed
- slow cooker
- measuring cup
Ingredients
- food to cook
- liquid (broth, water, etc.)
- seasonings
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep ingredients in the morning
- Layer food in slow cooker (vegetables on bottom)
- Add liquid and seasonings
- Set to LOW (8 hours) or HIGH (4 hours)
- Cover with lid
- Leave unattended while you work/sleep
- Food is ready when you return
- Stir and serve
Professional Tips
- Brown meat first for better flavor
- Don't lift lid - extends cooking time
- LOW takes longer but is gentler
- HIGH is faster but meat can get mushy
- Fill 1/2 to 3/4 full
- Perfect for tough cuts - become tender
What to Make
- weeknight dinners
- stews
- braises
- pulled pork
- soups
- batch cooking