#Slow Cooking

[clatterbane]

Time for a batch of one of my old "I was a teenage vegetarian in the early '90s" cooler weather comfort foods! Which also helped keep me fed through my broke-ass 20s.

Plus, Mr. C is gone for the weekend, so it's time to samefood on some things he's not as enthusiastic about! (Though yeah he is fine with various spiced-up beans and rice--just probably not for several days straight. And we both might suffocate in our sleep, with his system extra-unused to that.)

Today, I'm rounding it out a bit and actually turning out palak rajma--through the simple expedient of throwing in some frozen spinach towards the end.

This batch is going to be both an Instant Pot and Crock Pot version, in a way. The current (Crock Pot branded!) one may be slightly busted and refusing to seal properly to pressure up, but everything else works fine. So yeah, I decided to set the (unsoaked this time) beans to stew on its slow cook function before I went to bed.

Being red kidney beans, I did bring it up to a rolling boil for 15 minutes first before setting it to slow cook on low--but, if any slow cooking appliance is well set up to boil the hell out of something without using a separate pot on the stove, this is it! In-pot searing/sauteing too.

This was actually my trial run using it as a slow cooker, believe it or not. We had a dedicated one in the UK, and I just hadn't yet here. They do have a reputation for not being nearly as good for it as the purpose-built models. Not least because it isn't designed with the wraparound heating.

But, I should be used to working with that! Somebody actually gave my mother one of these fuckers. I think it came from a work Secret Santa thing or something like that. It's been a long time.

How '80s! We even had that pattern.

Now, that type was really not very good. We mostly kept it for backup purposes. That is indeed a nonstick pot set on top of an underpowered hotplate. They pushed it as being great for an all-in-one experience, with searing directly in the pot. If so, you'd better do that on the stove and then move it over onto the simmering hotplate. Because that thing won't even bring water to a full boil. We tried when our stove broke temporarily.

But, it was better than nothing. Which was sort of my conclusion with the pressure cooker that won't. Only it will get extremely hot if you want it to! And the whole unit is much better heat insulated.

I figured it would be hard to fuck up plain cooked beans too badly, and I did wake up to some perfectly fine beans still on "keep warm". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It did lose more liquid than expected, but I did know full well that steam was escaping where it shouldn't. Easy enough to adjust for. And at least I used enough water that the beans didn't dry completely out.

Next up, probably: some kind of stew, cooked entirely in there. (And, erm, hopefully another unit with fully functioning valves soon.)

[screampotato]

Did something today that I haven't done for years

Slow cooker pizza!

And slow cooker focaccia. It has oregano in it and it's super tasty and fluffy.

One of the best things about getting older is that you do something and you enjoy it, and then you half forget about it, and then you rediscover it years later and it's like finding a little treasure chest under the floorboards.

[kitchenbloking]

On Sunday afternoon I put spices, lamb, chopped onion, and water into a pot and put the pot in the oven. When we got back after a couple of hours, the stew had made itself. All I had left to do, was to boil small potatoes.

[toriadisphoria-disphoriclul-blog]

Pork casserole 🥘 🥣 is cooking slowly in the oven 🤤

[davekatzdefensesquad]

6•29•24 || made some gumbo in my slow cooker for the first time. Delicious but not nutritious lol.

[rubiroberts]

Slow Cooking Recipe - Slow Cooker Cheese and Vegetable Casserole

Slow Cooker Cheese and Vegetable Casserole. This Slow Cooker Cheese and Vegetable Casserole is a delicious and simple way to get your daily vegetables. This casserole is bursting with flavor and cheesy goodness, thanks to the addition of onions, peppers, zucchini, and corn. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

[damnyoucully]

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[howtomakemeat]

Slow-Cooked Magic: My Secret Beef Ribs Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth

There’s something deeply satisfying about the smell of slow-cooked beef ribs filling the kitchen.

Today, I'm sharing my personal method — a recipe passed down and refined over the years, blending spices, tenderness, and smoky richness.

Here’s the secret:

I marinate the ribs overnight in a mix of garlic, paprika, cumin, and a touch of brown sugar.

Then cook them low and slow for 4 hours — the result? Juicy meat that falls off the bone.

Want the full step-by-step with pictures?

Check it out here:

https://howtomakemeat.com

[hisforhome]

Slow cooker meals - why they're a great option

[potato-lord-but-not]

FINALLY!!!!!!!! TMAGP LENT ANIMATION HAS BEEN FREED FROM PROCRASTINATION HELL!!!!!!!!

This took way too long bc the malevolent brainrot got in the way so,,,,,, yeah I hope y’all enjoy!!! started this I mid-march so that’s why this has more first half of s1 vibes :))

also the YouTube link!!

[evelinerossi]

Fun Facts about Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoe 1. They’re not actually potatoes! Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes belong to different plant families. Sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family, while regular potatoes are part of the nightshade family. 2. Super nutritious: Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins A, C, and B6, plus they’re rich in fiber and potassium. Their orange color comes from…

[screampotato]

Today I made Irish wheaten soda bread in the slow cooker!

The recipe I used isn't perfect, next time I'll use less salt, but it was really good and the texture was great.

Anyone who's worried it might still be infested with fairies because there's no cross cut on top to let them out, don't worry. It has a cross on it, so they escaped, then I turned it upside down after baking because the bottom was more browned than the top.

If anyone can recommend a really good wheaten bread recipe please do, I'd love to make this again and have the flavour closer to the stuff you get in the shops in Ireland.

[kitchenbloking]

Lamb with quince.

In this case we used quince that my wife bottled last year, but one can use fresh quince too.

[ginniehazel]

Feel like I'm slowly learning to adult in a way I can manage now I know I have ADHD. It really helps to do the hard work when you have executive function and minimise the amount you need. The counter top dish washer was a great idea as well.

I always used to think of it as proactive laziness.

[pjakes]

Slow Cooking (The Crockpot)

The Crockpot has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. Here’s a look at the key milestones in the evolution of this beloved kitchen appliance: 1936: The story of the Crockpot begins with Irving Naxon (born Irving Nachumsohn), who filed for a patent for a slow-cooking device designed to cook beans. 1940: Naxon’s patent is granted for his “Cooking Apparatus,” laying the…

[millereddie]

Slow Cooker Meatballs Recipe

Slow Cooker Meatballs. These slow cooker meatballs are simple to prepare and ideal for a hearty dinner. These meatballs are flavorful and juicy thanks to the combination of ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Slow-cooked in a tasty spaghetti sauce, these meatballs are sure to please the whole family.