Slow cooking

[Rapunzel]

Originally Posted by Betty Boop

That's what I'd worry about, browning the meat then letting it go cold overnight. When you say brown, do you actually make sure it is cooked through or are you literally just sealing it?

Originally Posted by chonsigirl

Just seal it fast in a frying pan, right before you pop it in. I put mine in the morning around 7, it is done about 3. Nice and easy. You can cut up veggies if you want to the night before.

As Chonsi says, I just seal it fast. Yes I leave it overnight because the kitchen is cold (unheated) and I've not had any problems with it. It cooks through fully in the slow cooker. I wouldn't leave chicken overnight obviously.

TBH tho, who has time to do that sort of thing in the morning?

[Betty Boop]

Originally Posted by Rapunzel

As Chonsi says, I just seal it fast. Yes I leave it overnight because the kitchen is cold (unheated) and I've not had any problems with it. It cooks through fully in the slow cooker. I wouldn't leave chicken overnight obviously.

TBH tho, who has time to do that sort of thing in the morning?

Not me, I hate mornings as it is I think I will go for it, but stick to days when I'm home writing an essay or reading, it can cook away in the background whilst I get stuck in. I'll stick to the throwing together spag bol or bangers beans and mash for the uni days.

[Odie]

Originally Posted by Betty Boop

Not me, I hate mornings as it is I think I will go for it, but stick to days when I'm home writing an essay or reading, it can cook away in the background whilst I get stuck in. I'll stick to the throwing together spag bol or bangers beans and mash for the uni days.

that's a better idea for you Betty on your days off, as it is time consuming at night or early am.

[Peg]

Cut vegetables up for 2 or 3 meals and you'll save a ton of time.

[Rapunzel]

Originally Posted by Odie

that's a better idea for you Betty on your days off, as it is time consuming at night or early am.

That is a better idea. I really hate leaving anything on when I'm not in the house as I'm scared stiff of fire. I once (many years ago) had a washing machine that I would let run at night when we were in bed, but one evening I went into the kitchen and saw smoke wafting gently out of the back of it. It scared me rigid as I had a new baby and no smoke alarms and I dread to think of what might have happened.

Although I will leave the slow cooker on now it is because hubby works nights and sleeps days and he is a VERY light sleeper! Also, we have lots of smoke alarms now.

[Rapunzel]

Originally Posted by Betty Boop

Not me, I hate mornings as it is I think I will go for it, but stick to days when I'm home writing an essay or reading, it can cook away in the background whilst I get stuck in. I'll stick to the throwing together spag bol or bangers beans and mash for the uni days.

If you peel your potatoes at night and slice them and cover them with cold salted water, they will not go brown or slimy during the day. That way you can come home and turn the cooker on straight away without having to stop and peel first!

[qsducks]

The slow cooker is a woman's best friend especially in the winter...seal your meat the night before..doesn't take long...just make sure you toss your meat with some flour & some olive oil...depending on what your making...say stew, 2 cans beef broth, 2 cans diced tomatoes & loads of herbs....and don't forget some good toasty bread...you'll be passed out in bed after that meal

[Odie]

Originally Posted by Rapunzel

That is a better idea. I really hate leaving anything on when I'm not in the house as I'm scared stiff of fire. I once (many years ago) had a washing machine that I would let run at night when we were in bed, but one evening I went into the kitchen and saw smoke wafting gently out of the back of it. It scared me rigid as I had a new baby and no smoke alarms and I dread to think of what might have happened.

Although I will leave the slow cooker on now it is because hubby works nights and sleeps days and he is a VERY light sleeper! Also, we have lots of smoke alarms now.

I hate leaving anything on as well with no one home, you just never know.

oh how awful Rap, always have smoke alarms.

I won't even go outside in the summer if anything is on.

even just to sit.

[Peg]

It doesn't bother me leaving the slow cooker on. The alarm clock, tv, or anything else could just as easily start a fire.

[Odie]

Originally Posted by Peg

It doesn't bother me leaving the slow cooker on. The alarm clock, tv, or anything else could just as easily start a fire.

that's true Peg, as everything we use is plugged in.