Can I brown meats in this too?
1462004
sure, you can. I preheat the pot on medium heat and cook meat for a few minutes with the cover off to brown.
1462005
I only use my 360 Cookware pot for veggies because I am a vegetarian, but I don't see why you couldn't brown meat. It may take some experimentation to determine the proper time/heat. Think of this pot as a cross between a traditional slow cooker and a regular pot on the stove that is set on low heat. I would probably wouldn't do roast in this thing unless you've got 5 hours to spare - thinner strips of meat would probably cook more easily. Hope this helps!
1462006
Yes, I made a pot roast by browning the meat and sautéing the onions and garlic on the stove then added additional vegs, water and potatoes and slow cooked it on #2 for the day. Came out tender and delicious.
435618
Yes you can, I make mine out of a marinate. I don't like the dry rubs as well
1784176
I don't think so. You first brown/sear meat in a pan on stove then add to crockpot. Crockin girls. Com
1395280
You could but, the wife and I bought pre-cooked bacon and sausage to use. Canadian bacon, our favorite, does not require any cooking. I hope that help you!
1055198
No, I wouldn't recommend doing that. It has open sides & won't cook it all the way through. It also doesn't have a grease trap or anywhere for excess juices to drip. We only use it for sandwiches, wraps, burritos, etc. I would not use it to cook raw meat at all. Hope this was helpful!
1238218
Yes you can, I've used mine for cooking bulk sausage into pattys and I've also cooked eggs in it.
453656
I've found that to brown things it is a good idea to preheat the pan (with lid on) before putting the food in. I usually give 2 minutes on high before doing chicken breasts, fish, or hotdogs/sausages. Otherwise the food is overcooked before it browns.
2155979
No,, in fact if you. Want to stack like burgers, get some freezer paper and cut it just a little larger then the meat. Be sure to cut 2 pieces placing the dull sides together , shinny sides out.Make sure that you leave a space between stacks for it to seal between them Don't put it more than 3 high, and 2 across they will seal good and you can open take out 1 or 6 then reseal same bag. You can season before freezing, you can use it to marinade, the rub or thick sauce. It works very well. You buy bulk grains or anything else like that even coffee and vacuum them in size you want it to be.
2188567
Take the liner out and put oil in and brown as much as you want depending on the meat most meats I never ad water unless it is a lean meat add some broth, and cover it you want the meat like ribs crispy uncover the last 25 minuets, chicken cover and uncover last 30 minutes no need to brown chicken it browns on it own and has a lot of fat in it so no need to add anything with it but spices and maybe a lemon cut up inside to keep moist. enjoy
617195
Yes you can. I do it all the time with burgers packed with fresh veggies, then remove it from the bag and grill a few min. You do need to buy the good bags not the thin cheap ones.
586154
I would say yes but I am not a cook so I can't tell you what to do. The oven temperature and time are set individually so you can decide how hot for how long. The only minor issue I see is the halogen (browning) light that is not adjustable. It still may work very well if you use the bottom rack to stay as far as possible from the light which is in the lid. Then again if you want the meat to brown a little, it won't be an issue. I hope this helps.
438772
No. Meat should be canned in a pressure canner from everything I've read/heard. Sorry.
1785155
Yes. I prefer to brown it in a pan first just because it is a bit awkward to reach in the pot. I can brown more at a time in a skillet. I also like to run the fan/vent over the stove when browning.
1620588
it can brown, it has a removable pot that is teflon lined and easy clean but no rack....I would buy it again and as a gift without question
1784173
Paula, I watched a cooking show last year. The cook said you do not need to brown roasts before putting in the slow cooker. You are cooking out some of the juices that would add to the flavor. I buy a leaner cut of meat so there is not to much fat. The roasts come out brown anyway and really tender. I do cook ground beef or sausage before putting in the cooker.
1126140
I haven't tried to brown or sauté ,you probably could sort of brown. It is not made for browning or sautéing. Hope this helps.
292711
No, it's a pressure cooker. You can brown your meat and then put it in for cooking, but it's not a frying pan.