Slow Cooker Recipes

Slow cookers, also known as Crock-Pots, have been a big hit since the 1970’s. It is a countertop appliance that is used to simmer food at a reduced temperature for a longer period of time. Many people think of dishes like pot roast, pulled pork or soup when it comes to a slow cooker, but you can use it for much more – including cake! One note of caution: raw kidney beans and a few other beans (like broad beans or fava beans) contain the phytohemagglutinin toxin. Boiling destroys this toxin, but the far lower temperature of a slow cooker does not (read more at WikiPedia).