There’s no need to fear the Crockpot.
In short, yes, slow cookers are safe, so long as certain safety precautions are followed.
Frozens foods will sit at an unsafe temperature, one that promotes bacterial growth, for far too long.
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Tasting Before It Is Done
“There is a reason most slow cookers have a glass lid.
It is so that you’ve got the option to view the process,” Tiess says.
You do not want the starch to absorb all the liquid and then start to burn the starch."
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“Herbs like fresh cilantro, parsley, or chives should be added at the last-minute.”