Tag: safe crockpot cooking

Slow Cooker FAQs: Must-Have Answers for Safe, Reliable Results

Posted on 2026-09-102026-09-10 by Bert Swope

Essential Concepts

These slow cooker FAQs explain cooking times, food safety, fill levels, lid use, liquid amounts, and common problems. Keep the cooker one-half to two-thirds full, thaw meat first, leave the lid closed, use less liquid than oven recipes, and verify doneness with a thermometer.

Slow Cooker Liner Safety: Are Plastic Liners Safe to Use?

Posted on 2026-08-232026-08-23 by Bert Swope

Slow cooker liner safety depends on using food-safe liners made for crockpots, keeping them inside the ceramic insert, and following the package directions. This guide explains what BPA-free labels mean, which plastics to avoid, and when parchment, foil, silicone inserts, or an oiled crock may be better choices.

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