Crockpot is for things that need to be slow cooked, like stew, chili
etc. We also have found that it does a good job on lasagna.
RB
On 18/09/2015 1:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
Using a crockpot runs counter to what I learned in school - that cooking
destroys vitamins. Therefore, the less cooking time the more vitamins are
preserved. I usually steam veggies for a couple minutes, then turn off the
heat for 3 or 4 more mins. with the lid on. I also grill whenever
possible.
Grilled corn: Soak unhusked ears in the sink for 15 minutes or longer.
Grill on a propane grill (H) for 7.5 minutes, then turn and cook for
another 7.5 mins. Remove and place in a paper bag to cool slightly. Then
husk and devour.
On Fri, Sep 18, 2015 at 2:07 PM, fmiser via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:
archer75--- wrote:
No one addressed the technique of
cooking raw vegetables, and there was much dispute about
how much water should be added.
Crockpot cooking is boiling food - even if the water never
actually boils.
The opinions on the 'net varied from a half cup of water to
covering the vegetables with water (what I did).
All the crockpots I'm familiar with have the heating element
half way up the side! That means most of the time you will
want liquid at least that deep to transfer the heat to the
food.
it would be better to have vegetablesL flavorful enough to
be eaten without any butter, meat, or flavoring like we did
in Indiana during WW-2.
Hmm. Maybe it's the vegetables? Or maybe in WW-II you ate
steamed vegetables.
To steam them, put only enough water in to not run dry during
the heating process. Then heat the water to boiling in a
enclosed container with the food and let the steam from the
boiling water do the cooking. With no liquid contact, very
little of the flavor and nutrients are lost. The heat can
come from a stove burner or a microwave.
P.S.2: If I put uncooked bacon in with the vegetable, will
that flavor the vegetables or must the bacon be cooked
first?
You can use uncooked bacon - but leave it in the water until
the bacon is cooked. Personally, boiled bacon is not high on
my list of favorite foods...
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