Slow Cooker Woes

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  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
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    I am out of the house for about 10 hours during the day as well. The only thing I think that doesn't work well for that period of time is chicken, it gets hopelessly dried out.

    I use the crockpot for beef roast, with potatoes/carrots, or I will put in a pork shoulder with either bbq sauce or a jar of salsa verde and use it for burrito bowls. Chili, soups, and stews can basically cook all day on low and the longer they are in, the more developed the flavors.

    The only other advice I have for that period of time is make sure there is enough liquid in there...

    Here's a link to a website with a lot of slow cooker recipes, and some that are organized by longer cook times:
    http://crockingirls.com/recipes-category/long-crockin/
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
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    Chicken breast off the bone is the one thing that doesn't really stand up to long cooking times. Even boneless skinless chicken thighs can stay moist if you're gone longer than normal. Definitely grab a timer, though. It's worth it!

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