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Best Tips for Slow-Cooker Steaks, Chops & Roasts


Leaner cuts of meat such as beef blade steaks, pork loin and pork tenderloin, and roast beef are notorious for
Turning dry and tough when cooked traditionally, so we were at first reluctant to try our hands at making
But to our surprise, we discovered that the slow cooker Is Really helpful when cooking
These cuts since the low, moist heat cooks them softly to the proper doneness. Here are some important tips for
cooking these cuts successfully in a slow cooker.
Monitor Lean Roasts
While well-marbled roasts can cook all day and still come out moist, leaner roasts like pork tenderloins, pork
Loins, and beef eye-round roasts need to cook for a limited amount of time or risk becoming dry and
overcooked. To make sure these roasts stay moist, we cook them and use 1-hour time ranges. start
Monitoring their temperature in the lower end of the time range and take them out of the slow cooker as soon
As they achieve the desired temperature. After you create these roasts for the first time, you should have some
Idea of how long it takes to cook them properly in your toaster.

Although fat certainly helps to add taste, we found other ways to enhance our lean meats. To prevent our
Steaks, chops, and roasts from turning out bland, we frequently season them liberally with strong spice rubs and
Braise them in foundations of wine, broth, whiskey, or even applesauce with plenty of aromatics. As the roasts cook,
They are infused with the bold flavor of the seasonings and braising liquid. Another way to add flavor with a
Minimum of fat is by browning roasts on the stovetop before adding them to the slow cooker, which we take
Advantage of in a few recipes where this made a big difference.

Cooking a lean roast like pork tenderloin in a slow cooker is tricky because it can quickly turn overcooked and
dry. We found that nestling two tenderloins side by side, alternating the narrow and thicker ends, helped
to insulate the meat and prevented it from overcooking.
Trimming and Portioning
Beef and pork can be healthy as long as you trim away unwanted fat and are mindful of portion size. An
Untrimmed steak or beef roast may add up to 20 grams of fat and 180 calories to your meal. And by choosing a
Moderate 6 ounces of protein per individual (raw weight) rather than 8 or 12 oz (as many traditional recipes
Call for), you can easily limit fat and calories and still have a satisfyingly ample yet still "healthy" portion size
for dinner.
Add Vegetables
We found that it was relatively easy to incorporate veggies, beans, or grains into the toaster so they
Could cook alongside our steaks or roasts, which is both healthy and convenient.
Vegetables to the toaster as the roast awakens to cook through in a flash.
Brought an extra flavor punch to our sides with few calories and little fat.
Let It Rest
After cooking almost any piece of meat, it's crucial to allow it to rest. During this time, the proteins relax and
Reabsorb any accumulated meat juices and redistribute them throughout the meat, leading to more juicy and
Tender cuts and less pooled drippings. For lean cuts of beef that are prone to drying out and turning tough, this
Resting time is particularly important for ensuring they stay moist and tender.