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Category: Slow cookers
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Battle for Your Kitchen: Instant Pot vs. Crock Pot
Are you torn between an Instant Pot or Crock Pot? Dive into our comparison guide to help make your decision easier!
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10 Ways to Use Up Leftover Slow Cooker Juice
There are many ways to use leftover slow cooker juices. You can add them to sauces, stews, or soups. They can also be used as a marinade for meat or fish. If you feel creative, you can use them to make smoothies or cocktails. The possibilities are endless! So don’t throw out that juice. Put…
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SOLVED! Why Does my Slow Cooker Smell Funny?
The smell emitted from a slow cooker is usually caused by the condensation of moisture on the inside of the appliance. The water droplets mixed with the heat and spices can create an unpleasant odor. This issue can be minimized by adding more liquid to the recipe, keeping the slow cooker lid slightly ajar, or…
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How to Change Your Slow Cooker Setting (From Low to High)
You can change a slow cooker from low to high. But you should be aware that doing so will change the cooking time and temperature.
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Yes, You Can! How to Interrupt Slow Cooking Process Safely
If you’re not ready to eat your slow-cooked dinner at the end of the day, that’s fine. But what if you’re ready but realize suddenly that you’re missing a key ingredient? Or you’re in a hurry. And you want to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible? The solution is at your fingertips.…
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Overcooking Meat in a Slow Cooker Everything You Need to Know
Yes, you can overcook meat in a slow cooker – but you should not do it. Like cooking any other type of food, meat left in the slow cooker for too long will become tough and dry.
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Slow Cook or Boil? Find Out Which One is Better
Slow cooking is cooking food by heating it to temperatures below boiling point, also called simmering point 209 °F ( 98,3 °C). Boiling is cooking food by heating liquid in a pot to its boiling point 212 °F ( 100 °C).
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Raw Meat in a Slow Cooker? No Problem!
In general, it is ok to put the raw meat in a slow cooker. If the recipe that you are following says so. If you are not sure and trying to freestyle a bit, you should have two crucial things in mind. First is what the finished product should be. Second, you should not forget…
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PROs and CONs of a Slow Cooker
You might have heard about them, used them, or be thinking about getting one for yourself. A magical cooking appliance that allows you to throw ingredients in it, turn the knob and leave. After a few hours, you return to a sexy, tasty, ready-to-eat meal to enjoy with your family or friends. This is the…
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How do Slow Cookers Work?
A slow cooker is a pot that slowly heats up and cooks the ingredients. It does so over a long period, by keeping the temperature under 212°F (100°C) otherwise called a simmering point. The process allows ingredients to break down, bond together, and provide a deep flavor experience. Cooking this way is regarded as a…