Slow cooker secrets from tips to recipes
Jane Curran
14 November 2024
Low and slow
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33. Try beef short ribs
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32. Never cook couscous in a slow cooker
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31. Try making different breads
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30. Use more mince
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29. Keep rice for the hob
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28. Experiment with desserts
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27. Use an oil spray
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26. Avoid pasta where possible
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25. Add soft herbs at the end
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24. Choose chicken thighs over breasts
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23. Thicken up sauces with flour
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22. Avoid delicate vegetables
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21. Trim off excess fat
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20. Treat kidney beans with caution
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19. Don’t stir your stews
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18. Prep in advance
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17. Never reheat food in the slow cooker
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16. Fry spices first
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15. Add dairy at the end
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14. Size matters
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13. Never start and stop your slow cooker
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12. Boil off alcohol first
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11. Ensure meat is at room temperature
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10. Reduce the liquid
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9. Use cheaper cuts of meat
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8. Don't slow cook shellfish
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7. Keep the lid on
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6. Don't overfill
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5. Remember to preheat
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4. Brown meat first
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3. Plan ahead
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2. Chop vegetables evenly
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1. Layer ingredients
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