| Meat is the basis for many delicious crockpot meals | | | | skillet and then drain the fat off before adding it to the |
| and there are many different types of meat you can | | | | crockpot. If you are cooking dense vegetables like |
| cook to perfection in a slow cooker. You can cook | | | | potatoes and carrots, place the meat on top of them |
| anything from chicken and pork to the toughest cuts | | | | in the slow cooker because the vegetables will take |
| of beef. | | | | longer to cook and therefore benefit from more heat. |
| These economical cuts of beef are broken down | | | | It is not compulsory to brown the meat before adding it |
| gradually by the slow cooking process and they come | | | | to the crockpot and there are many easy crockpot |
| out incredibly tender and juicy. | | | | recipes which will just tell you to add the ingredients to |
| You can make easy crockpot recipes using beef, pork | | | | the crockpot, stir and leave it to cook. |
| or something else, simply by combining the meat of | | | | However, if you do sear the pork or beef before |
| your choice with stock, wine, juice or even a can of | | | | adding it, you will find that the flavor is deeper and |
| broth. Some of the easiest recipes for the crockpot | | | | better, so it might be worth doing this. |
| only require three or four ingredients and because | | | | Cooking Meat from Frozen |
| slow cooking boosts the flavor of the dish you will not | | | | It is possible to cook meat from frozen when making |
| need a lot of herbs, spices and additional flavorings for | | | | easy crockpot recipes. If you want to do this you will |
| a well balanced and flavorful meal. | | | | need to ensure sufficient cooking time for everything |
| You can roast a joint of beef or pork in a slow cooker | | | | to thaw, cook properly and tenderize. |
| and you can do this without adding water or another | | | | The temperature of the frozen pork or beef will bring |
| liquid. You will find that it is best to add some liquid | | | | down the temperature inside the crockpot but allowing |
| though because this creates a flavorful gravy for the | | | | enough time for the meal to cook means this does not |
| dish. If you are using something fatty and marbled, you | | | | have to be a problem. |
| will not need to add much liquid because the fat will | | | | If you are making easy crockpot recipes using meat |
| melt out of the meat. You do need liquid in the | | | | which is frozen, it is a good idea to use a cooking |
| crockpot if you are cooking vegetables in there though, | | | | thermometer to ensure the meat is not only cooked |
| to soften them and cook them properly. | | | | but safe to eat. It needs to be above 165 degrees F in |
| Tips for Cooking Meat in a Crockpot | | | | order to be tender and cooked perfectly. |
| If you want to slow cook something with a lot of fat, it | | | | If you are new to cooking meat in a crockpot, it is a |
| is best to remove as much of it as possible because | | | | good idea to have a look at some of the best |
| fat does not cook well in this way. Another option | | | | crockpot recipes for more information and to give you |
| would be to brown the beef or pork beforehand in a | | | | some ideas of what to make. |