smell the food, and stir it.
But every time you remove the lid, heat escapes and cooking time can increase. Keep the lid closed unless the recipe specifically tells you to open it.
Layer Ingredients Thoughtfully
Dense vegetables such as potatoes and carrots generally do well toward the bottom, where they can receive plenty of heat.
Then add meat and other ingredients according to the recipe.
Follow Tested Recipes for Timing
Slow cookers vary, and ingredients vary even more. A recipe developed specifically for slow cooking will generally give you
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