How to Adjust Slow Cooking Times

Slow cooking is becoming more and more popular, especially during the winter months when it is so nice to come home to a nice hot meal. Knowing how to cook with a slow cooker and some useful tips will make it one of your favorite cooking methods. See some tips below.

• When cooking at high altitudes, be sure to increase cooking times approximately an additional 30 minutes per 1 hour of suggested cooking time.
• Slow cooking tough cuts of meat on low will provide the most tender results.
• Do not lift the lid while the slow cooker is cooking. Every time the lid is lifted the cooking time should be increased by 20 minutes.
• If not using a slow cooker liner, butter, grease, or use cooking oil spray on the inside of the crock for easier cleanup.
• To prevent fish and seafood from becoming tough, add them to the dish during the hour of slow cooking time.
• Do not cook frozen meat in the slow cooker because it will take too long for its internal temperature to reach the safe temperature of 140 degrees F.
• Placing aluminum foil over the content of the slow cooker or placing it over the top of the crock with the cover placed on top of the foil will speed up the cooking process.