https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 20:49:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1434826 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 19:24:49 +0000 mfa_lady 1434826@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: Try more liquid! But, also, dark meat is usually less dry. I run into the same problem, too -- I love chicken breasts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1434659 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:45:18 +0000 MrsH 1434659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you want it more tender, cook it for longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1434647 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:40:17 +0000 LuLu Mom 1434647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: when I do chicken breast I always include a can of chicken broth and it never dries out, and I have it on for 8-9 hours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1434640 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:36:34 +0000 jedeve 1434640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I learned something new today!</p> <p>But what about meat drying out? I feel like that's my problem with crockpot cooking. Or should I just stop doing chicken breasts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433467 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:22:31 +0000 lawbee11 1433467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: Thanks! That totally makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433418 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:08:56 +0000 kiddosc 1433418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The time range really just means that after 4 hours, the meat would be up to temperature and safe to eat. But if you let it continue to cook for longer, the connective tissues will render and the meat will be much more tender. The more you use your crock pot, the better you'll get at knowing how long to cook things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433399 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 11:04:32 +0000 .twist. 1433399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always kind of do 4 on high and 6 on low. the longer you cook it, the lower the temp, the shorter you cook it the higher the temp? I could have that all wrong, but that's what I do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433384 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:59:49 +0000 cascademom 1433384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Six hours. In almost 10 years with my husband, one thing that's stuck with me is long cooking time in the crockpot. Longer is better. I don't think that I've ever cooked anything on high since knowing him. We do chilis for 8 hours minimum in the crockpot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433381 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:58:03 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1433381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do six hours. The longer it cooks the more tender the meat should be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433379 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:57:47 +0000 jetsa 1433379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: yea, so I personally think just stick it in and turn it on. When you get home it'll be done, it'll be cooked thoroughly at 4 hours and more tender at 6+ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433378 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:57:03 +0000 lawbee11 1433378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Ok thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433372 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:55:40 +0000 regberadaisy 1433372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: 6hrs then if you have the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433370 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:55:20 +0000 lawbee11 1433370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: beef tips and gravy...so it's in broth </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433368 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:54:31 +0000 regberadaisy 1433368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends how much time you have. If you have 6hours then do 6. If not then 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433366 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:54:04 +0000 jetsa 1433366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What type of recipe is it? Is it something thats in water/broth or? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/question-about-crock-pot-cook-time#post-1433362 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:52:38 +0000 lawbee11 1433362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom got me a crock pot for my birthday and I'm using it for the first time today! The recipe I am using says to cook on low for 4-6 hours...but that seems like a big time difference. Should I split the difference and set it for 5? WWYD? </p>