Does the food cooked in a crock pot taste better being cooked on high for a shorter time or low for a longer.

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TEXAS MADE asked:

Never used my crock pot before, tomorrow will be the first time. The recipe I have says to either cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 hours. Will there be big difference in the taste of the meat? Will the meat be more tender if I cook on low for a longer amount of time?



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7 Responses to 'Does the food cooked in a crock pot taste better being cooked on high for a shorter time or low for a longer.'

  1. MKay - April 27th, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    It definitely tastes better on low for longer… It tastes better and everything is done and yes, the meat is more tender

  2. donald m - April 29th, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    i say slow is always better.

  3. blue chaos - May 1st, 2010 at 11:21 am

    The meat will be much more tender if cooked long and low. It tends to be tough if cooked high and short.

  4. dreamcatcher - May 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    I prefer the low setting and longer cooking time–it does depend on what you’re cooking, if it’s a roast the lower temp, longer cooking time is better, the meat is more tender and I think the flavor is better. However, I did put pork chops in my crock pot when I left for work one morning, and came home 10 hours later to find—shredded pork chop soup with bones in it!!! If it’s a larger cut of meat–low temp for the 8 hours.

  5. Tom K - May 3rd, 2010 at 8:56 pm

    Meat becomes more tender if it is cooked at a low temp for a long time. This is called “braising”.

  6. sol vanzi - May 5th, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Try both ways, with different types of meat. Some people prefer meat that’s so tender it does not need to be sliced. Others prefer the meat with a little body left.

  7. Erika M - May 7th, 2010 at 6:08 am

    It tastes much better on low for longer. Nothing like putting it in the crockpot in the morning & coming home to the whole house smelling yummy! One of my favorite things to make is pulled pork….5 ingredients…pork, diced onions, bottled barbeque sauce, apple cider vinegar & brown sugar. So easy & so yummy. Have fun with your crockpot! (a little tip…add salt & dried spices the last hr…especially for soups…it results in you having to use less)


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