To tslwo cookers area terrible way to cook stew?

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RessicaJabbit · 19/10/2025 20:23

Maybe it's just me, but all casseroles I've had are just bleh when done in a slow cooker. Just a bit tasteless and ... Squishy/mushy

Pressure cookers are far better, I've made slow cooker ones before, and it's just not the same. Pressure cooking is definitely tastiest.

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Dolamroth · 19/10/2025 20:56

Mine turn out very nice. Are you using slow cooker recipes? How much liquid do you put in? You need less than for other methods.

Meadowfinch · 19/10/2025 20:53

Reduce the amount of liquid, and use a different set of flavourings.

Slow cookers mainly use steam to cook, so you need quite strong flavourings. Tabasco works well, or HP sauce.

ShesTheAlbatross · 19/10/2025 20:46

I find them better when I brown the meat before putting it in the slow cooker.

PerkyCyanPoet · 19/10/2025 20:44

I’m sure the lid is to blame! My slow cooker meals are tasty but they can end up watery. If I’m at home I keep the lid off which helps.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 19/10/2025 20:43

I agree re slow cookers, just don't seem to get that depth of flavour I get when using the oven

LessOfThis · 19/10/2025 20:41

I use the slow cooker a lot but whatever I cook comes out tasting the same 😂 but it’s convenient, and vaguely nutritious so idgaf.

Allseeingallknowing · 19/10/2025 20:24

Have you had one too many?

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