[Charles Martel]

I like the convenience, but crock pots tend to dry out whatever meat is being cooked.

Yes, you have to avoid lean cuts of meat, such as pork tenderloin. It works fine for pork or beef roast, though.

My favorite slow-cooker recipe is "Ultimate Crock-Pot Oatmeal" from mrbreakfast.com. I heavily doctor it with extra apple and dried fruit and use steel-cut oats (they don't turn to mush as easily). Definitely worth a try.

[RikaStrom]

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