Beginner S Guide To Slow Cooker How To Use A Slow Cooker


Slow cookers are absolutely the best way to cook a delicious and nutritious meal with minimal effort. This guide will teach you how to get the best out of your slow cooker while giving tips on how to use it. Savory recipes for how to use you slow cooker also included!

There is something wonderful about the slow cooker meal. Food from the slow cooker is like warm comfort in the form of your favorite recipe. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to prep a meal with TONS of nutrition in minutes!
And, since we all can see that life is getting busier every day, it’s just makes sense to know the ins and outs of how to use a slow cooker. “Busy all the time” is the way that society is moving and we’ve got to keep up with the changes, all the while feeding our families healthy food.
If you have a slow cooker in the kitchen and haven’t used it in a while, it’s time to try it again. If you have never tried this convenient appliance, now is the time to do it!
Read on for everything you need to know about the slow cooker. Then, try one of my best-loved recipes, and choose your favorite!

WHAT SIZE SLOW COOKER DO I NEED?First, you need to know that slow cookers function best when they are two-thirds to three-quarters of the way full. 
If you plan to use your slow cooker for small meals and with little to no leftovers, go for the 3-quart sizeA 5-quart slow cooker is moderately sized and makes meals for 3 to 4 peopleThe 6-quart slow cooker is for cooking for a crowd and in big batchesTIPS FOR USING A SLOW COOKERBe careful to not overfill or under-fill your slow cooker: When learning how to use your slow cooker, one of the top rules to know is to put the correct amount of food and liquid in the pot. The heat must be able to circulate properly and a steady temperature is essential, too.Prep ahead: Wash, chop, and otherwise prep your ingredients ahead of time for even more time-saving. Consider prepping and filling the pot the night before and putting it in the fridge for cooking the next day.Resist opening the lid: Tempted to taste the food or curious to see how it is coming along? Don’t be  – you will slow down the cook. Only open the crock pot lid if the recipe calls for it.Dairy goes in at the end: If the recipe calls for dairy, remember to add this ingredient at the end or risk curdling.Watch the spices: Spices that have simmered all day will get more potent than spices cooked for only one hour.Use fresh ingredients: Clean-eating is so healthy. Using fresh and wholesome ingredients for a delicious, good-for-you meal. Get to know your cooker: Read the slow cooker manual, and when first using the appliance, take notes of how long your favorite dishes take to cook. Because all crock pots are different, the cook times can vary a bit.Save money on meat: Less expensive cooks of meat cook very well in the slow cooker. Bottom roast and chuck roasts turn out very tender with a long, low-temperature cook.Sear and sauté first: The best results with meat are seen when the meat is seared before placing in the pot. And onions, for example, taste better when sautéed first.Layer ingredients: Firm veggies (potatoes, carrots, turnip) should be placed on the bottom. Meat goes in the middle and lighter vegetables on the top.Pay attention to the liquid: Too much liquid is not ideal. A slow cooker is designed to be used with a low amount of liquid because there is little evaporation. 
HOW TO USE A SLOW COOKER FOR STOVE POT RECIPESI think that you will love your slow cooker so much that you will want to use it to cook just about everything – including recipes that you would normally do on the stove. This is not a guaranteed conversion of recipes from stovetop to slow cooker, but I’ve compiled some estimates:
A stovetop recipe from 15 to 30 minutes will take approximately 1-2 hours on high or 4-6 hours on lowA 30-minute to one hour stovetop recipe may take 2-3 hours on high and 5-7 on lowOne to two hours on the stove will require 3-4 hours on high for the crockpot and 6-8 hours on lowA recipe taking 2-3 hours on the stovetop may take 4-6 hours on high and 8-12 hours on lowSLOW COOKER PANTRY STAPLES TO KEEP ON HANDOnce you get used to using your slow cooker, you’ll soon have a list of favorite meals to prepare. It’s always nice to have the staples you need on hand to put the slow cooker to use in a flash.
Quinoa is a plant-based protein, power-packed with nutrientsBeans, lentils, and chickpeas are the ideal fiber sourceCanned, no-added-sugar, diced tomatoesLow-sodium brothsArrowroot starch for thickeningYour favorite spicesHOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER FOR FROZEN MEALSThe slow cooker is all about saving time. Just pop a few ingredients in the pot, and then you can go about your day.
And, there is another way to save even more time ← bonus!
Look at my post on slow cooker freezer meals to get all of the details, but in the meantime, I’ll tell you a little about it.
Prepping the ingredients ahead of time for a few meals and throwing them in a reusable freezer bag for storage up to 3 months is super easy. It’s so convenient, and you can feel good about serving a tasty meal even on the busiest of days. 
In my slow cooker freezer meals post, you will find the Slow Cooker Meatloaf, one of my go-to freezer meals. Another one is Slow Cooker Minestrone. Need I say more?

SLOW COOKER MEALS FOR MEAL PREPI am fan of meal prep – y’all know that by now! And I am pleased to say that the slow cooker can be used for meal prep, too! Slow cooker shredded chicken turns out just divine. It is easily incorporated into recipes that can be stored in meal prep containers for up to 5 days in the fridge and 6 months in the freezer.
An absolute favorite of mine is Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls, another amazing way to enjoy chicken. 
Why do I like chicken so much in the slow cooker? It’s simple. Because chicken is full of protein, and that means it helps build muscle mass. It’s also a good source of vitamins and minerals essential for cell repair, defense against disease, and more.
And on top of chicken for meal prep, there is chicken in soup. On a rainy day, nothing beats a bowl of yummy and hot goodness. Take a look at these slow cooker chicken soup recipes:
Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada SoupSlow Cooker Chicken Noodle SoupSlow Cooker Chicken Tortilla SoupMY GO-TO HEALTHY SLOW COOKER RECIPES
Now that you know all about the convenience of the slow cooker, go ahead and try one of these awesome recipes! I know for a fact that several of these will make it to your roster of family favorites.
SLOW COOKER BEEF AND PORK RECIPESEvery one of these dishes are savory and full of flavor!
Best Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches (pictured)Healthy Slow Cooker Beef StewSlow Cooker Green Chile Pork TacosCrock Pot Shredded Beef Tacos
SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPESChicken is one of the best proteins to cook with and everyone loves it, too.
Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls (pictured)Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Meal Prep Slow Cooker Cashew ChickenSlow Cooker Chicken Cauliflower Curry
SLOW COOKER SOUP RECIPESI just LOVE a bowl of soup, any day of the week!
Slow Cooker Hot and Sour Soup (pictured)Healthy Slow Cooker Split Pea SoupSlow Cooker Chicken Noodle SoupCrock Pot Chicken Enchilada SoupSlow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
SLOW COOKER SIDES RECIPESHealthier Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes (pictured)This post contains affiliate links for products I use regularly and highly recommend.
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