General Crockery Guidelines: By - Linda J. Hogg, RD, LN

General Crockery Guidelines:
By - Linda J. Hogg, RD, LN

1) Begin cooking on low heat until all ingredients are added.
2) Start by adding a base of moisture (exp. low sodium beef broth, chicken broth, BBQ sauce with one part water or broth).
3) Then add your choice of protein (lean pork or beef tenderloin,
chicken breast, beans or legumes, wild game meat chunks).
4) The broth/meat should fill the crock full-leave some room.
5) Cook for at least 1-2 hours on low heat.
6) After 2 hours, add carrots, potatoes, or other starchy vegetable which needs to be cooked until tender.
7) Remove liquid if necessary to allow 1/2 of the crock to be filled with veggies and the upcoming starch source of your recipe.
8) Change to high heat for the final hour of preparation.
9) Cook for at least Y2 hour before adding rice (wild), pasta, (whole grain, enriched) and then continue for a 1/2 hour.
1 O) Use various herbs and spices to flavor. If unsure, use a standard lemon pepper seasoning or Mrs. Dash for ease in preparation. Add ground black pepper if desired.
Cookbooks to Consider:

The Complete Crockery Cookbook:
Create Spectacular Meals in Your Slow Cooker by Wendy T. Louise
The Weeknight Survival Cookbook:
How to Make Healthy Meals in 10 minutes by Dena Irwin, R.D.
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger
Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes by Better Homes and Gardens