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Your reference for slow cookers and pressure cookers. Clear low-and-high time charts, conversions and safe internal temperatures so set-and-forget meals turn out right.

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Buying guideSlow Cooker vs Instant Pot (Which to Use)Slow cooker vs Instant Pot compared on speed, texture, and hands-off ease, plus which to pick, food-safety temps, and a quick FAQ.Read the guide →

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GuideSlow Cooker Liquid Ratios (How Much Liquid)Slow cookers barely evaporate, so cut recipe liquid by one-third to one-half. See starting ratios by dish type, plus tips and FAQs for perfect results.Read more →GuideCan You Put Frozen Meat in a Slow Cooker?USDA advises against frozen meat in a slow cooker: it lingers in the 40-140F danger zone. Thaw first, or cook from frozen in an Instant Pot instead.Read more →GuideInstant Pot Rice (Ratios & Time)Instant Pot rice ratios and cook times for white, brown, and jasmine rice, plus pressure release tips and a quick-reference table.Read more →Slow Cooker to Oven Conversion ChartGuideSlow Cooker to Oven Conversion ChartConvert oven recipes to slow cooker times and back with an easy chart, plus a liquid-reduction tip and USDA-safe internal temps like poultry 165°F.Read more →Slow Cooker Pot Roast (Time & Temp)GuideSlow Cooker Pot Roast (Time & Temp)Slow cooker pot roast: cook a chuck roast on LOW 8-10 hours to 195-205F (91-96C) for fork-tender meat. Time and temp table, sear tip, USDA-safe FAQ.Read more →GuideHow Long to Cook Chicken in a Slow CookerHow long to cook chicken in a slow cooker by cut, on low and high, plus the USDA-safe 165F target and tips to keep breasts juicy.Read more →Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker (Time)GuideBeef Stew in a Slow Cooker (Time)Beef stew in a slow cooker: cook on Low 7-8 hours (or High 3.5-4) until fork-tender. Times table, USDA-safe temps, and easy ways to thicken.Read more →GuideDo I Need to Put Water in My Crockpot? When Liquid Helps and When It HurtsShort answer: usually no. A slow cooker makes its own liquid from the food. Here is when you do need to add water, when it ruins the dish, and why a pressure cooker is different.Read more →