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Do I have to cook food on the high setting first when using my slow cooker?

Do I have to cook food on the high setting first when using my slow cooker?

February 27, 2014

Cooking Light magazine

According to the USDA, it is absolutely safe to cook food on the low setting for 8 hours. The long cooking time and the steam it produces destroy bacteria. Just be sure to start with a clean pot, use thawed (not frozen!) foods, and leave the lid on throughout the cooking time.

Marge Perry

Feb, 2014

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Do I have to cook food on the high setting first when using my slow cooker?

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Do I have to cook food on the high setting first when using my slow cooker?

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