11 Foods You Should Never Put in a Slow Cooker

I’m sharing 11 foods you should think twice about putting in a slow cooker, plus what to do instead.

Why You Should Be Careful With Slow Cooker Ingredients

A slow cooker works by cooking food gently and steadily over a long period. That’s perfect for tough cuts of meat, beans, soups, stews, and other dishes that benefit from extended cooking.

But delicate ingredients

don’t always appreciate the slow-and-steady treatment.

Food

Long  cooking can:

Break delicate vegetables apart.
Make  dairy products curdle or separate.
Turn pasta and rice into a soft,