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Food Tastes Blend Together With Crock Pot Cooking
Brian Avery
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One of the greatest inventions for working families is the crock pot, which allows a complete meal to be cooked throughout the day, and ready to eat at dinner time. With the innovations made in the appliance since they were first introduced, they can be programmed to turn on at a specific time as well as adjust the cooking temperature throughout the day to prevent overcooking.
How long food remains in the crock pot will depend on the type of food being cooked as well the efficiency of the appliance. Many crock pots have only two settings, high and low, however some have a wider range for adjusting the temperature. A two pound piece of meat will cook in about six hours on the lowest heat setting, for example, while it may take only three to four hours on the high setting.
There are precautions needed when planning crock pot meals however, as if using an appliance with a delayed start time, uncooked foods could end up setting at room temperature for a few hours before they begin to cook. Additionally, not all foods can cook for the same length of time at the same temperature and maintain the desired texture.
Many recipes for excellent crock pot meals are available from Crockpot.com and for the family who likes roast beef, a traditional recipe, with a couple of twists, can result in an excellent dinner.
First, it is recommended to use crock pot liners to help protect the inner lining from having food burned onto the surface, Subsequent scrubbing may harm the finish and while it may not detract from its cooking ability, it may over time ruin the coating.
Start by adding 12 ounces of brown gravy to the crock pot and then adding a two-pound beef roast. Verify a sufficient amount of marbling of the beef is present for better taste and if plans are to cook all day, the roast can be added while frozen. Chop celery, onions and raw carrots on to the top of the roast and add raw potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces. Add a packet of roast seasoning, or your favorite blend of spices and top with another 12-ounces of brown gravy.
After about six hours, this will produce a very tender, flavorful roast that can be removed from the crock pot and sliced for sandwiches or for cutting into portions. The vegetables will be cooked and the beef flavor induced through them. Some enjoying mashing the cooked potatoes alone, or along with the other vegetables, to form a medley of the vegetables to eat with the roast beef.
There are literally hundreds of meals that can be cooked in slow cooker and Crockpot.com has an endless source of recipes along with a wide range of crock pot styles in which to cook them.
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