Tip #4,581 For easy pot roast, put the roast in a crockpot, add a can of cream of mushroom soup, fill the empty can with water and add, and finally add a packet of onion soup mix. Set the crock on low in the morning and by evening you'll have roast and gravy. Food & Drink meal preparation + recipes + crockpot + meat + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,574 Reduce the amount of foam that's created when cooking chickpeas by cooking them in a crockpot. Food & Drink crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,575 For an easier way to cook rice, use a crockpot. Food & Drink crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,582 Turn leftover crockpot roast beef and vegetables into stew by saving the broth, cubing the beef and adding some corn, green beans and diced tomatoes. Food & Drink recipes + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,063 For an easy meal, puncture a pork or beef roast with a fork, then place in a crock pot. Cover with your favorite barbecue sauce and cook on low all day. Shred meat and enjoy. Food & Drink recipes + crockpot + meat + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,706 Make cost conscious meals still using meat by purchasing a large quantity of a less expensive and tougher meat. Cook all day in a crockpot, then once cool, separate and freeze for use in a variety of dishes. Food & Drink cooking + crockpot + savings + meat + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,895 • 13 people found helpful Limit cleanup time by using crockpot liners. Just throw away when done. Food & Drink crockpot + cleanup + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,763 • 17 people found helpful When cooking in the crock pot, add half the recommended spices at the beginning then taste test toward the end before adding the remaining spices. Food & Drink recipes + crockpot + spices + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #263 • 13 people found helpful To remind yourself to start the crock pot before leaving for work, leave the crock pot stand on the counter. Food & Drink meal preparation + kitchen + cooking + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,597 • 12 people found helpful • 1 List For cleaning sticky hands and faces when entertaining a crowd (such as at a barbecue), buy some cheap terry cloth wipes. Roll them up and put them in your slow cooker, set on warm, with a cup of water. Food & Drink cooking + crockpot + cleanup + entertaining + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,266 • 11 people found helpful If needing to transfer a large piece of meat out of a crock pot, put a number of strips of tin foil at the bottom before cooking for use in lifting the meat once cooked. Food & Drink meal preparation + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,995 • 11 people found helpful Instead of putting a ham in the oven, cook it in a crock pot for 8-10 hours. Food & Drink cooking + recipes + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,660 • 10 people found helpful Refrain from opening the lid of your crock pot during cooking, as this allows heat to escape. If you must do so, add another 20 minutes to your cooking time to ensure food is properly cooked. Food & Drink cooking + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,659 • 10 people found helpful When cooking vegetables in a crock pot, slice root vegetables into 1 inch pieces and place on the bottom. Add tender vegetables like mushrooms, zucchini, and tomatoes during the last 45 minutes. Food & Drink cooking + vegetables + recipes + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,309 • 9 people found helpful Clean a dirty crock pot by heating hot water with some dish soap in it on high for an hour. Let cool a little before scrubbing. Home & Garden kitchen + crockpot + cleanup + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,961 • 9 people found helpful To speed up cooking in a crock pot, place a layer of foil directly on top of the food you are cooking. It will help hold the heat towards the bottom of the pot. Food & Drink meal preparation + cooking + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,894 • 9 people found helpful Make homemade stock in a crockpot set on low. You'll only need to check it every few hours. Food & Drink meal preparation + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,661 • 9 people found helpful For crock pot cooking, pour liquids over meat when making roasts or stew. If you prefer the taste and look of browned meats, cook in a pan with a little oil first, then add to the crock-pot. Food & Drink cooking + crockpot + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
