4. You overcrowd your slow cooker
This is especially important if you’re cooking meat. Meat needs room to cook, so be sure once you fill up your slow cooker that the lid still fits snugly on top. A good rule of thumb is to fill your slow cooker up halfway to two-thirds of the way, according to the National Pork Board. Check out these slow-cooker recipes for Sunday dinners.
5. You throw out the excess liquid
Instead of tossing it, Wilmoth recommends simply mixing it with a bit of flour, cornstarch, or a cooked roux. The result? You’ve got instant gravy.
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