Slow cookers are a great way to make amazing recipes that cook and come together as you go about your day. You can make the most of budget ingredients and try new recipes all the time. The meals that you can make are often healthier and you can make a large batch with plenty of leftovers for healthy lunches. The best part about cooking with a slow cooker is that you can combine all the ingredients from the recipe at the beginning and then just let it cook and do the work. Here are the best ways to get the most out of your slow cooker and all of those slow cooker recipes that you have been meaning to try. Save time & effort The main attraction for most people regarding the slow cooker is the ease of use. In order to maximize this benefit look for recipes that doesn't require a lot of preparation or precooking. If the recipe calls for browning of meats or sautéing onions before adding them to the pot, save your time look for better slow cooker recipes. Prepare Ahead If you know that you will be busy in the morning but still want the food to cook during the day take time the night before and prepare any needed ingredients. In the morning all you have to do is throw them into the pan, turn on the heat and your meal will on the way. Slow and Steady Learning to use the lowest setting will allow the gentle heat to really bring out the flavours of the food. This also has the added benefit of being safer to leave when you go out to run errands provided that you set it up with enough space around it. A great recipe to demonstrate the slow and steady principle is this great Hamburger Casserole, which can be left in the slow cooker overnight! /recipe/hamburger-casserole-crock-pot-4152 Save Money The best way to save money on your grocery bill is to lower the amount of the type of meat that you buy. With a slow cooker you can cook cheaper cuts of meat like beef brisket, lamb shoulder and chicken thighs. Cooking these meats will still result in great tasting and tender meals at a fraction of the cost. Don't Need All the Fat Because of the way that the slow cooker retains all of the moisture there is not as much need for added oils or fats. The fats or oils that are in the meat and recipe will add to the flavor and remain in the slow cooker. Not having to add the extra oil will make the meal healthier without sacrificing taste. No Moisture Lost With the lid forming a tight seal the moisture from the juices and oils won't evaporate and will just steam the food. If you are adapting a traditional recipe instead of a specifically designed slow cooker recipe, it is advised to reduce the amount of liquid by a third so that it cooks properly. Set it and Don't Fiddle The slow cooker recipes are designed to cook with the lid left on and every time that you lift the lid you are releasing moisture and reducing the temperature. Once you have everything set leave it alone. A great recipe to leave the lid on is the Crock Pot Lasagna which is more moist and flavorful than anything that you've tried out of the oven. /recipe/crock-pot-lasagna-1062 Final Thoughts The longer that you can cook the food the better the flavors will have time to integrate. By following a slow cooker recipe you will have all of the instructions that you need to create a delicious dinner with very little prep. By heeding these suggestions you will be creating delicious slow cooker meals in no time at all.
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How to get the Most out of your Slow Cooker Recipes
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