Crock Pot Meals are Lifesavers!
If you’ve ever been in a time crunch, you know that an easy dinner is a must! With six kids, we’ve been saved by crock pot meals a time or two. They are also great to use if you like to meal prep. The best part is you can make ALL kinds of recipes in the crockpot, from appetizers and sides to soups and dinner dishes. Crockpots are all about convenience—just toss in the ingredients, set it, and come back to a delicious meal. It doesn’t get much easier! But knowing a few handy tips and tricks can make your crock pot meals even better. Whether it’s how to layer ingredients or getting the timing just right, these little hacks can help you make the most of your slow cooker.
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Steps to Use a Crock Pot
Now that we’ve covered what a crockpot is and how it works, let’s dive into how to use a crock pot!
Must-Know Slow Cooker Tips
Plug in the pot and start heating it up while you prepare the ingredients for the dish. High on a crock pot is about 300°F. Low heat is about 200°F. 1 hour on high equals about 2 hours on low. Avoid putting frozen meat in the crock pot. Thaw first if necessary! Make sure to use the right size crock pot. Fill your crock pot no more than two-thirds full to ensure proper cooking. Overfilling can lead to uneven cooking and a mess! Dairy products (sour cream, milk, cheeses, heavy whipping cream etc… ) can curdle if cooked for too long. Add those during the last 30-40 minutes of the cook time. Cut all the ingredient the same size. For example the chucks of meat and pieces of potatoes should be similar in size.
Our Favorite Crock Pot Recipes
We have SO many slow cooker recipes and even more that can be adapted for the slow cooker. Here are some of our favorites: Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
