* You can spray the inside with cooking spray for easier clean-up.
* Don't lift the lid, it will add 30 minutes to the cooking time. It doesn't need to be stirred. If you own a round crock pot you can spin the lid to get the condensation off and see inside.
* You can use frozen meat (except turkey). It takes 2 hours longer on high and 4-6 hours longer on low. I think it's juicier. This can also help you stretch the time if you're going to be for longer than the recipe calls for.
* 1 hour on high = 2 to 2 1/2 on low
* Carrots and potatoes take longer. Put them on the bottom next to the heat source.
* You can choose cheaper cuts of meat. The crock pot will make them nice and tender. I think a longer time on low works better than cooking on high for this. Especially if you cook from frozen.
* Ground beef needs to be precooked before adding it to a recipe.
* You'll need very little water since it doesn't cook off.
* You can make up your recipe the night before (not rice or pasta) and keep the removable crock in the refrigerator. Then start it in the morning.
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