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  Barb

  I've heard it can be, but if I use meat, I mostly buy it the same day, I used to have a pressure cooker and I know I made frozen ground beef that way with tomato sauce, but I really don't know much more about it. Sorry!

  about 1 year ago
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  Elizabeth (Community Guide)

  he Crock-pot website says:
  "Yes, but be sure to add at least 1 cup of warm liquid to the stoneware first. Do not preheat the unit. Cook recipes containing frozen meats an additional 4 to 6 hours on Low or 2 hours on High."

  about 1 year ago
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  TRACY

  I do use frozen meat in my crock pot...I don't add the additional water to it though because water is added by the meat as it thaws in the crock pot,.

  about 1 year ago
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  I do NOT use frozen meat as it will not safely cook. Don't put frozen or partially thawed meat or poultry into a slow cooker — they take longer to get to 165°F, and can also cool everything in the slow cooker. That's like building a bacteria playground.
  Your slow cooker might take a while to reach 165°F, which is widely regarded as the temperature at which most illness-causing bacteria are killed. Also, if using roasts, one should cut it into bigger chunks so it can cook more evenly instead of one big chunk.

  about 1 year ago
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  Crissa

  I have been putting frozen beef (roast) as well as boneless skinless breasts & thighs in my crock pot for over 10 yrs. Never has anyone gotten I'll because of it. it's a beautiful thing to whip up dinner plans last minute when nothing is thawed.......Poultry will be finished in approx. 4 hrs. I always start it around 12:30-1:30. delicious and super easy BBQ chicken. Beef/roast, I will usually start around 9:00am and come 5:00pm or so it's falling apart. Also, I have never cut up my roast. if you are using a sauce while cooking there is no need to add liquid. When Cooking beef I always add a bit of water, maybe a cup or less. Enjoy some delicious main meals out of your crock pot while taking care of other tasks through out your day

  about 1 year ago
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  Lisa

  My crockpot tends to overcook. So, I find it better to use frozen meat & cook it the amount of time it says. If I use thawed meat, it will overcook/burn.

  about 1 year ago
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  Crissa

  Mine too :0).......Truly, I cannot remember the last time I have used thawed out meat/poultry in my crock pot. I only use it about twice a month anyway.

  about 1 year ago
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  Chef Leslie (Food on the Table)

  Frozen meat may be used in a crock pot. However, you must be sure that it has not been time or temperature abused. Which means that the meat (if it's poultry) must reach a temperature of 165 degrees.

  about 1 year ago
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  Christine B.

  It's cool to see how other people use their crockpots. I was interested to read Crissa's post because she's listing general times for doing certain kinds of dishes from start to finish. I think that's where a lot of people get hung up and think that everything has to cook for eight hours.

  12 months ago
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  Crissa

  So true Christine

  12 months ago
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  Weezy

  I use my crockpot about 4 to 5 days a week.I love using it.One I have for my meats and spaghetti sauces,and the other one I use to cook beans in.If I put the meat in my bean crockpot(it is newer than my other one),my meats does get a little bit over done.I find that it does cook faster than my older one.I even cook meatloaf in my older crockpot.

  12 months ago
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  Donna (Food on the Table)

  I get exactly what you're all saying--it definitely helps to hear from people who have experience making different dishes. Thanks to those who are contributing on this front!

  12 months ago
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  Anonymous

  I use frozen meats all the time and have never had a problem with that.

  4 months ago
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  Anonymous

  I was interested to read Crissa's post because she's listing general times for doing certain kinds of dishes from start to finish.meat processing machine

  2 months ago
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  Anonymous

  I think the pressure cooker is better.
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  2 months ago