I’m sharing 11 foods you should think twice about putting in a slow cooker, plus what to do instead.
Why You Should Be Careful With Slow Cooker Ingredients
A slow cooker works by cooking food gently and steadily over a long period. That’s perfect for tough cuts of meat, beans, soups, stews, and other dishes that benefit from extended cooking.
But delicate ingredients don’t always appreciate the slow-and-steady treatment.
Long cooking can:
- Break delicate vegetables apart.
- Make dairy products curdle or separate.
- Turn pasta and rice into a soft, sticky
