A slow cooker is a must-have appliance if you enjoy making tasty, hearty recipes or batch cooking meals for the family. And similar to having one of the best air fryers, or best Instant Pots, these handy countertop appliances are convenient, easy to use, and can produce tasty, succulent results at just a touch of a button.
But while it might seem easy enough to throw in your ingredients, pour liquid and press a button, what could go wrong? Well, a lot can — and surprisingly, there are common mistakes everyone makes with a slow cooker. Be it cooking the wrong foods, not searing your meat to sneaking a quick peek, these can all totally ruin your delicious feasts. Worse case, it might even make you sick!
So, if you want to avoid a mealtime disaster, don’t make these 7 common mistakes with a slow cooker.