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January 5, 2018

Safely Using Your Slow Cooker

Coming home on a cold evening to inviting smells of food from your slow cooker or “crock pot” makes us all feel so good. Slow cookers help less expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less, helping you have economical, healthy meals. With food cooking at lower temperatures, though, it is important to […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fayette County

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Driessen, S. and Peterson-Vangsness, G. (2016). Slow cookers and food safety. University of Minnesota Extension. http://www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/slow-cooker-safety/
  • Jeffers, M.K. (2017). Cook Slow to Save Time: Four Important Slow Cooker Food Safety Tips. https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/2017/10/cook-slow-to-save-time.html
  • USDA. (2013). Slow Cookers and Food Safety. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/appliances-and-thermometers/slow-cookers-and-food-safety/

Categories: Food
Tags: crock pot, food safety, slow cooker tips, winter meals

February 18, 2014

Savory Winter Meals with a Slow Cooker

There’s no better feeling than to walk in the door in the evening to the aroma of supper cooking. Using a slow cooker is a great way to save time, energy and money for busy families. When we follow some basic steps and plan ahead we can have a safe meal on the table in […]

Categories: Food
Tags: crock pot, food safety, slow cooker tips

September 11, 2012

Slow Cooking Up a Storm

With the school year starting back up and a hint of fall in the air, it’s no wonder that we feel like life has suddenly slipped into overdrive.  It is easy to put off cooking dinner by making excuses:  I don’t have enough time, I’m too tired, and going through the drive thru is so […]

Categories: Food
Tags: convenience, crock pot, Family meals, slow cooker

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