Oven to Crockpot Conversion

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Oven to Crockpot Conversion - General Information

 

It's difficult to give exact conversion information on translating

traditional oven recipes to the crockpot. Below you will find some

general guidelines for converting your favorite recipes to the crockpot.

Since crockpots vary, you should consult your owner's manual for

instructions.

 

Crockpots may vary but generally, the LOW setting is about 200 degrees

F. and the HIGH setting is about 300 degrees F. One hour on HIGH is

approximately equal to 2 to 2-1/2 hours on LOW. Most crockpot recipes

recommend cooking 8-10 hours on LOW. Some recipes recommend the HIGH

setting based on the nature and texture of the food. You will have to

judge your recipe accordingly. For example, beef cuts will be better

cooked on LOW for 8-10 hours to get a more tender texture, where chicken

can be cooked on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Reduce the amount of liquid used

in most oven recipes when using the LOW setting, since the crockpot

retains all moisture that usually evaporates when cooking in the oven.

Add liquids for sauces about an hour before done. You will normally end

up with more liquid at the end of cooking times, not less. A general

rule is to reduce liquids by half, unless rice or pasta is in the dish.

 

Spices may need to be reduced or increased. Whole herbs and spices

increase their flavoring power in crockpot cooking while ground spices

may have lost some flavor. Add ground spices during the last hour of

cooking. Whole leaf and herbs will probably need to be reduced by half.

Rice, noodles, macaroni, seafood, Chinese vegetables and milk do not

hold up well when cooked 8-10 hours. Add these to sauces or liquid about

2 hours before serving when using LOW setting (or 1 hour on HIGH). If

you want to use milk in an 8-10 hour recipe, use evaporated milk.

 

Browning meats before cooking is a personal choice. It's not necessary

but it will reduce the fat content of some meats if you brown it before

cooking. Sautéing vegetables (like onions, etc) is not necessary,

(except for eggplant which should be parboiled or sautéed prior due to

its strong flavor). Just add them to the pot with everything else. You

may wish to reduce quantities of stronger vegetables since they will

permeate the other foods in the crockpot with their full flavor.

 

Dry beans can be cooked overnight on LOW as an alternative to soaking.

Cover with water and add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Drain and combine

with other ingredients. Be sure beans are softened before adding to any

sugar or tomato mixture. For best results, use long-grain

parboiled/converted raw rice in recipes, and use standard liquid amounts

instead of reducing the liquid. For mixed recipes requiring pasta, it's

best to cook the pasta separately to al dente texture and add just

before serving. For soups, add water only to cover ingredients. If

thinner soup is desired, more liquid can be added at the end of the

cooking time.

 

 

General Oven to Crockpot Cooking Time Conversions

 

Oven Crockpot

15 to 30 minutes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours on HIGH

or 4 to 6 hours on LOW

35 to 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours on HIGH

or 6 to 8 hours on LOW

50 minutes to 3 hours 4 to 5 hours on HIGH

or 8 to 18 hours on LOW

 

Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8

hours on LOW.

 

 

General Cooking Times for Specific Foods

 

Pot Roast 8-12 hours on LOW or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH

Stew 10 to 12 hours on LOW or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH

Ribs 6 to 8 hours on LOW

Stuffed Peppers 6 to 8 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH

Brisket 10 to 12 hours on LOW

Swiss Steak 8 to 10 hours on LOW

Corned Beef & Cabbage 6 to 10 hours on LOW or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH

Casserole 4 to 9 hours on LOW or 2 to 4 hours on HIGH (stirring occasionally)

Rice 5 to 9 hours on LOW or 2 to 3 hours on HIGH

Meat Loaf 8 to 9 hours on LOW

Dry Beans 1 to 2 hours on HIGH plus 8 to 9 hours on LOW

Soup 6 to 12 hours on LOW or 2-6 hours on HIGH

Chicken 7 to 10 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH

Vegetables 2 to 4 hours on LOW with liquid added

Baked Potato 8 to 10 hours on LOW

Artichoke 6 to 8 hours on LOW or 2-1/2 to 4 hours on high (with water)

 

 

Remember to check the owner's manual for your particular crockpot for

full instructions on usage. The above cooking times are only VERY

general guidelines.

 

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[Guest guest]

I was blessed to get 4 500 gr bags of red split peas yesterday. anyone have any

thoughts of what to do with them beyond split pea soup.

 

BL

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What does Yhwh Elohim require of you?

To act justly

and to love mercy

and To walk humbly with your Elohim.

 

Baruch haba b'shem Adonai

 

hahcim (Micah) 6:8

 

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[Guest guest]

to all: did the layered veggies. the other day, but I cheated>>>>>.... while

clearing the garden I found some okra, and some eggplant, I added them

also,guess what...it was mahhvalouessss.. to all thank you for your sharing.....

Steve

 

Keith & Brenda-Lee Olson <kolson99 wrote:I was blessed to get 4

500 gr bags of red split peas yesterday. anyone have any thoughts of what to do

with them beyond split pea soup.

 

BL

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What does Yhwh Elohim require of you?

To act justly

and to love mercy

and To walk humbly with your Elohim.

 

Baruch haba b'shem Adonai

 

hahcim (Micah) 6:8

 

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[Guest guest]

Steve

 

The recipes I found for Masoor Daal (the red split peas) are not crock friendly,

but I am working on it. I will post as soon as I find something that works

well.

 

BL

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

What does Yhwh Elohim require of you?

To act justly

and to love mercy

and To walk humbly with your Elohim.

 

Baruch haba b'shem Adonai

 

hahcim (Micah) 6:8

 

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