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crockpot problem

AFB10304 Posted:

crockpot problem

every time i use mine i feel like when it's done there's not enough liquid, even though i am following the recipe. anyone else have this problem?

Johnny&Maur Posted:

Re: crockpot problem

Yes! I had the same problem..I made beef stew twice and followed the recipe perfectly, even added more liquid and changed cook time from 6 hours high to 8 low...no difference :( It tasted great but not enough gravy/broth..someone told me to cook it even less...like 5 hours low and it should be ok..sorry i'm not more help!

Kel Posted:

Re: crockpot problem

I had this problem when I followed a recipe for making chicken soup! So .. now I add more liquid than the recipe called for .. I like to experiment when I cook, anyhow .. so I don't mind playing around to get things just right.

Other than the soup experience .. I can't say I've had that problem .. and I'm not sure what the solution would be .. especially if the problem still exists if you've already tried increasing the liquid.

Only things I can think of .. are you opening the lid during cook time??? That's a no-no. Do you get a nice seal between your lid and pot during cooking .. or is steam escaping??? Either one of the two .. or both .. I would think could be contributing to not having enough liquid when cooking is done.
AFB10304 Posted:

Re: crockpot problem


Posted by Kel

I had this problem when I followed a recipe for making chicken soup! So .. now I add more liquid than the recipe called for .. I like to experiment when I cook, anyhow .. so I don't mind playing around to get things just right.

Other than the soup experience .. I can't say I've had that problem .. and I'm not sure what the solution would be .. especially if the problem still exists if you've already tried increasing the liquid.

Only things I can think of .. are you opening the lid during cook time??? That's a no-no. Do you get a nice seal between your lid and pot during cooking .. or is steam escaping??? Either one of the two .. or both .. I would think could be contributing to not having enough liquid when cooking is done.



no, i don't open it and the seal seems ok.

how much more liquid do you add?
AFB10304 Posted:

Re: crockpot problem


Posted by Johnny&Maur

Yes! I had the same problem..I made beef stew twice and followed the recipe perfectly, even added more liquid and changed cook time from 6 hours high to 8 low...no difference :( It tasted great but not enough gravy/broth..someone told me to cook it even less...like 5 hours low and it should be ok..sorry i'm not more help!



it's ok, i feel better that it's not just me

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