Crock Pot Cooking

Crock Pot Attributes:

-Removable crock

-Variable heat settings

Cooking Rules:

-Half to two thirds full

-At least 2 inch gap between lid and food

-Start on “high” to bring the ingredients quickly to a safe cooking temperature (140 degrees)

-Reduce to low setting after an hour

-Place ingredients that will take the longest to cook on the bottom

-Keep lid on; use a remote meat thermometer

Adapting Recipes:

-Brown meats before putting them in the crock

-Use half the amount of liquid called for in the recipe

-Ingredients that have the shortest cooking time or have been previously cooked go on the top or are added the last 30 minutes of cooking time

-Dairy and other delicate items should be added just before serving.

-Stove/oven time of 35-45 minutes will cook in 3-4 hours on the “high” setting or 6-8 hours on “low.”