Roast Food in CrockPot - Query

Fit_Lean_Priya
Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member
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i have tried Chicken Breast Roast, it was nice but a bit dry, i want to try Potato Roast, can i wrap potatoes and corn in separate foils and leave in crock pot and check after 5-6 hours

if any of you have tried, how did it came out to be?

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  • drenergy
    drenergy Posts: 112 Member
    Hmm, I've never wrapped anything in foil to go in the crock pot. I would do your meat and seasoning with broth and then toss in potatoes, onions, and carrots. You could do those just raw and stew it all up and mmmmm :)

    Also, do you use crock pot liners? I LOVE these things! http://cdn.frugalcouponliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/reynolds-slow-cooker-liners.jpg

    They are usually by the plastic bags and foil at the grocery store and they make cleaning so easy. That's the reason I use my crockpot 24/7!
  • Fit_Lean_Priya
    Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member

    Also, do you use crock pot liners? I LOVE these things! http://cdn.frugalcouponliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/reynolds-slow-cooker-liners.jpg

    They are usually by the plastic bags and foil at the grocery store and they make cleaning so easy. That's the reason I use my crockpot 24/7!

    i heard about these liners a lot, but haven't seen them in bangkok stores, will check online though
    i have made stews and curries and they came out great, wanted to try Roast/wrapped in foil this time
  • Lightbulb1088
    Lightbulb1088 Posts: 189 Member
    I put my potatoes and veggies right in with meat, I have my husband add them at noon and we eat about 5 pm. with lots of liquid. I don't wrap them at all. I will add onion, carrots, celery. but you can add what you like.

    When I roast chicken in the crock pot I save some of the juice to put over the meat later to help the dryness.
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    i have tried Chicken Breast Roast, it was nice but a bit dry, i want to try Potato Roast, can i wrap potatoes and corn in separate foils and leave in crock pot and check after 5-6 hours

    if any of you have tried, how did it came out to be?

    Use your programmable probe thermometer and set it to automatically start warming your dish instead of a continual cooking cycle ~ if you continue using chicken breast. Chicken breast ~ does not have enough connective tissue or fat to retain moisture.

    @Potatoes ~ You could roast them that way. Just be sure to prick them first. And I would try a low dial for 6 to 7 hours. Depending on the size of potatoes ~ you may need more time. I would to a test@5hrs though.

    ETA: quote
  • CanGirl40
    CanGirl40 Posts: 379 Member
    Try to do chicken recipes that require shredding the chicken after it's cooked. Like I'll put four chicken breasts (even frozen!) in the crockpot with an Indian sauce or salsa over top (lots). Then when I come home I take two forks and shred the chicken. It absorbs the sauce almost instantly. Serve over rice or on its own.
  • A_new_Romi
    A_new_Romi Posts: 29 Member
    I personally haven't cooked it in the crockpot with foil, but there are recipes online for them. Here is one with some reviews. Wouldn't hurt to try. :)

    http://www.food.com/recipe/baked-potatoes-from-the-crock-pot-53182
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    I understand what you're asking, and yes, I have seen recipes for potatoes wrapped in foil and baked in the crockpot. I've never done it myself, but I think it would work if you let them cook all day.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    I've seen one where they wrapped the potaotes in foil and sat a whole chicken on top to roast but haven't tried it.
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    I also haven't tried it, but saw a recipe recently where the veggies were in foil on top of the roast. I don't see why it wouldn't work - it's heat. May affect the texture some - like the difference of baking a potato at 325* instead of 400*....shouldn't be a big deal. I'd be curious to hear your results. :)
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    Yes you can use foil. I recently tried butternut squash with foil in the crock pot and it turned out great. Best part I didn't have to mess with trying to cut it up
  • A_new_Romi
    A_new_Romi Posts: 29 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck_Ba-O1d2I

    there's a video on youtube that may be helpful. I am going to try this Wednesday. :)
  • Fit_Lean_Priya
    Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck_Ba-O1d2I

    there's a video on youtube that may be helpful. I am going to try this Wednesday. :)

    lovely will check
  • Fit_Lean_Priya
    Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member
    Yes you can use foil. I recently tried butternut squash with foil in the crock pot and it turned out great. Best part I didn't have to mess with trying to cut it up

    just great, i will try that out
  • Fit_Lean_Priya
    Fit_Lean_Priya Posts: 164 Member
    thanks everyone for your inputs, will try one soon

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