http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#a49ff515-b3fd-479f-8751-cca4b472747e Yes I've done the large cut of meat thing with no liquid. Corned beef with cabbage comes out great even when cooked a long time. You add no water at all. The cabbage is perfectly cooked and tender but not mushy. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:48:18 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#a49ff515-b3fd-479f-8751-cca4b472747e Sharon 2009-07-01T00:48:18Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#9949f685-7811-4842-b6c0-dc0d06cbcacc Also, if you want to avoid watery meat, cook 1 large roast (3-5 lb chuck for example). You'll end up pulling it out of the crock and shredding it separately with the meat remaining moist and tender, but no soupy mess. You can make sammiches out of the shredded meat (or tacos or filling for something else) and either keep the juices to cook with or even make an au jus dip with it. If your partner doesn't like stews, there's still lots you can do in a crockpot to keep the meat whole and not stewy. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:32:57 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#9949f685-7811-4842-b6c0-dc0d06cbcacc Tri 2009-06-30T17:32:57Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#7c2bed82-782e-41e0-8dc0-b492ac6b7c66 good tip, thank you Tri. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:07:27 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#7c2bed82-782e-41e0-8dc0-b492ac6b7c66 Chrissy 2009-06-30T17:07:27Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#84e8d0b7-5708-4594-8a10-4e08e19376ed Crockpots hold all the moisture in so food ends up more moist/watery/soupy than when cooked on the stove top or oven. Be sure to follow recipes and keep liquids to a minimum. Sometimes I'm very surprised by how little liquid is needed. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:41:51 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#84e8d0b7-5708-4594-8a10-4e08e19376ed Tri 2009-06-30T15:41:51Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#d2ecec17-5812-4770-bbae-70b1e9c9f648 yes soups and stews fare much better for longer cooking periods. The timing thing has been a negative for me too. Ten hours usually before I can get home aand dinner on. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:30:18 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#d2ecec17-5812-4770-bbae-70b1e9c9f648 Sharon 2009-06-30T00:30:18Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#3ac44722-5eb6-4fda-8627-fb2734393b63 Beef short ribs are great in the crockpot. I do 8 hours and use 1/4 cup of water 1 8 oz bottle of Jack Daniels BBQ sauce Sliced onion sliced mushrooms a little salt, pepper and garlic power and YUM they come out tender If you have a crock pot that has auto shut off / warmer even at 12 hours they are tender, fall off the bone YUMMY Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:39:45 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#3ac44722-5eb6-4fda-8627-fb2734393b63 B 2009-06-29T22:39:45Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#4b1d0ee8-7dba-4e5d-a127-975b9ad55da6 I really appreciate this idea! Will try it thanks. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:26:05 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#4b1d0ee8-7dba-4e5d-a127-975b9ad55da6 Chrissy 2009-06-29T21:26:05Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#b9220bd2-7f2f-4dc1-b0de-9575468b29cb We slow cooked some ribs in tons of bbq sauce (worried that the extra time cooking may dry everything out) and we ended up with rib bones floating in bbq soup. After fishing the meat out, it was okay, but not the results we were hoping for. I wish my partner would eat soups or stews which I'm sure would be great after a long time in the pot, but he won't. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:19:15 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#b9220bd2-7f2f-4dc1-b0de-9575468b29cb Chrissy 2009-06-29T21:19:15Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#8bf5cf53-ea70-41c5-ba73-69d1bb55aadb Now I have buyer's remorse. This is what I need! Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:15:10 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#8bf5cf53-ea70-41c5-ba73-69d1bb55aadb Chrissy 2009-06-29T21:15:10Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#580f6949-9145-4f1b-8774-d8cd8d0bc16b I've left "8 hour" recipes in for 12 and they turned out just as delicious. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:07:40 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#580f6949-9145-4f1b-8774-d8cd8d0bc16b Tri 2009-06-29T15:07:40Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#788207c9-a76f-47ea-9c98-bd2ed7c08aa8 Wow! Someone did think of it. Thanks for letting me (us) know, Ken. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:52:42 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#788207c9-a76f-47ea-9c98-bd2ed7c08aa8 Survivor 2009-06-29T01:52:42Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#be7e61e7-bc16-437b-82d3-f82856e27d3c My Crockpot has a timer that does just that. It's made by Rival and is called a Smartpot. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:29:06 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#be7e61e7-bc16-437b-82d3-f82856e27d3c Ken 2009-06-27T23:29:06Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#10718578-c3c1-441c-a569-6397edf103b5 Oh, great idea! I was thinking that one of the crockpot makers really should get with it and make a crock with a timer mechanism, which will automarically swicth to "keep warm" after the time setting expires. Maybe someone should make the suggestion? Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:34:06 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#10718578-c3c1-441c-a569-6397edf103b5 Survivor 2009-06-27T21:34:06Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#552ff740-2abc-47bd-aff7-8d93fef8fbba I used to put the meat (or whatever) in the crock frozen when I had to put things on that long and it always turned out just fine good luck! Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:36:14 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#552ff740-2abc-47bd-aff7-8d93fef8fbba BiteMe 2009-06-27T19:36:14Z http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#1955db7f-0de6-4b7e-ae0f-d9a599045be7 I would love to start using my brand new crock pot (never used one before). My family is away from the house for 12-13 hours each day (long commute) and most recipes I've seen call for 6-8 hours on low. Do I need to worry about leaving them in and over-cooking? Have any suggestions for recipes that will be tasty after 12 hours in the cooker? Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:49:10 GMT http://crockpotcooking.tribe.net/thread/2d813b64-50e7-4925-b4dc-c939d130d524#1955db7f-0de6-4b7e-ae0f-d9a599045be7 Chrissy 2009-06-25T16:49:10Z