avoid placing a huge frozen mass of meat into the cooker and assuming that several hours will automatically make it safe.
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Food safety should always come before convenience!
9. Wine and Other Alcohol
Wine is delicious in slow-cooked dishes—but adding a large amount at the beginning isn’t always ideal.
Because a slow cooker is covered, less liquid evaporates than it would during conventional stovetop cooking. That means the alcohol and flavors can behave differently than they would in an uncovered pot.
Too much wine can also leave a dish