into the pot is not usually the best way to get the crisp texture and browned flavor many people expect.
Instead, bacon can become soft, chewy, and lacking in its characteristic browned flavor.
What to Do Instead
Cook bacon separately until crisp, then crumble it over your finished slow-cooker dish.
Alternatively, brown it first if the recipe calls for bacon as part of the cooking base.
That little bit of extra effort can make a noticeable difference.
There is one ingredient where the issue is more than texture or flavor.
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