Slow Cooker Crock Pot

A crock pot meat is very easy to prepare, you just put everything in the crock pot then voila! your dinner is ready. There are a lot of recipes that you can use and experiment on but before diving in to your kitchen, take note of these tips we have that could definitely help you prepare a scrumptious crock pot meal:

Sudden changes on the temperature of your slow cooker will cause the ceramic dish to crack. So be very careful.

For the veggies, don’t cut them more than an inch thick. It’s also better to place them at the bottom of the crock pot. You don’t want to pair your crock pot meal with soggy or dried up veggies.

When it comes to browning meat, instead of putting it straight to the crock pot, use a stovetop first. Though this won’t enhance the flavor of your meat, it will help cut down the fat for a healthy crock pot meal. (Note: ground meat should be browned before putting it to your slow cooker)

Important! Never open the lid of your slow cooker until you’re almost done. Lifting the lid often lets out a lot of hot air resulting to a longer cooking time.

Remember: an hour on high temperature is equals to 2 and a half hour in low temperature.

If you are to use milk in your crock pot meal or any dairy product, it’s better to use it at the last part of cooking. Same goes with noodles. Both of them break down easily and don’t stay for long period of time.

Keeping these useful tips in mind will help you prepare a time-saving and appetizing crock pot meal for you and your family. Bon apetite!

Need a crock pot meal for a family get-together? Surprise them with this tasty meal they will surely enjoy:

Crock Pot Meal Tenderloin Roast:
Put 3 pounds of boneless pork tenderloin in the crock pot then add 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 1 1/4 cups of water, 1 onion sliced. Add a little of salt and pepper. Cook the meat for 6 hours under high temperature or until it is tender. You can also experiment in adding some ingredients like a bit of Worcestershire Sauce or garlic powder or crushed garlic. Goes best with mashed potato, rice or salad.

Tip: Give your roast a little twist by adding the combination of any dried herb in butter. Rub the concoction to the meat and it will add a wonderful aroma around the kitchen.

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