Kitchen Hints of the Day!

Slow Cooker hints.........


* Buy cheaper meat. Tougher cheaper meats are better for slow cooking. For best results when cooking meat/chicken, always brown the ingredients in a frying pan first. This locks in the flavor and produces a true slow simmered look and flavor. Be sure to remove all the sauce, juices and bits from the bottom of the frying pan to the slow cooker.
 * For even cooking, cut food into uniform-size pieces. Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top.
* Keep the lid on! It is important to retain the heat when making a slow cooker meal, so avoid taking off the lid. Only remove the lid to stir or check for doneness.