Slow Cooker Secrets

On a budget? Pressed for time? Transform tough, cheap cuts into delicious dinners that practically cook themselves. Try our top tips and recipes.

Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce
Randy Mayor

Tip 3: Use less liquid.

Because the slow cooker generates steam that doesn’t escape, there will be more liquid in the food when it’s finished cooking than when it started. If you create or adapt a recipe for the slow cooker, decrease (by as much as half) the amount of liquid you normally use in the dish.

View Recipe: Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomato Sauce

NextTip 4: Know When to Go High, and When to Go Low.


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