{"id":11205,"date":"2022-02-15T01:39:49","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T01:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=11205"},"modified":"2022-02-15T01:40:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T01:40:04","slug":"do-slow-cookers-need-water-plus-4-dishes-that-do-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/kitchen-hacks\/do-slow-cookers-need-water-plus-4-dishes-that-do-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Slow Cookers Need Water? | Plus 4 Dishes That Do Not"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slow cookers are so convenient for cooking delicious, tender meals with minimal effort. You can just throw the ingredients in and let it cook throughout the day. One common question regarding preparing food in slow cookers is whether you need to put water in it along with the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many dishes that do not need added water when made in a slow cooker. Pot roasts, pulled pork, queso dip and apple butter are great examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will explore when slow cookers need<\/a> water, some great recipes you can cook at home and some easy tips for perfect slow cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do You Need to Add Water to Slow Cookers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many recipes that do not need any added water when cooking. As long as there is already enough moisture in the ingredients used, water is not necessary. Many meats and vegetables have a high water content which is released when the food is heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can provide enough liquid to prevent the food from sticking and keep it moist. The moisture released can cook vegetables and meat through until they are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few recipes that typically do need water added include soup, slow cooker<\/a> bread, and some pot roasts. If you are using a specific slow cooker<\/a> recipe to make a meal, it will instruct you to add water if you need to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In regards to meals that you can make in your slow cooker without adding water, there are several to choose from. The following section will be covering some of these meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow Cooker Dishes That Do Not Require Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This section will detail four different meals that you can make in your slow cooker without adding extra water. Take a look at the ones listed below, as well as a delectable recipe that goes along with each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pot Roast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since pot roasts have beef broth as an ingredient, there is no water necessary. For a savory pot roast, try this recipe that calls for the following ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n