Can you brown meat in this cooker?
1465048
Apparently not, but I have seen ones that the cooker container is safe for stovetop so you can brown meat before putting in the cooker to set. There was another model, the Breveville (?) that had a browning option, but the ratings were low for it (poorly made) and the price was high.
1465049
Slow cookers really aren't used for browning meat. Browning meat should be done in a frying pan. Once browned, you transfer the meat and drippings to the slow cooker for the cooking process.
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.
1752259
Absolutely. I always brown meat before braising at pressure, and it gets a nice crust.
1348458
No way to brown in microwave. I do use the microwave to speed up the rehydrating but they need to cook in a pan. If you have a cast iron skillet that is best.
108242
I have cooked brown rice in my cooker. You have to use a lot more water than with white rice. Use an additional unit of water with brown rice.
1623074
Depending on what you call "cook," it can. I don't use it to brown meat. I do use it for cooking stews, soups, casseroles, and the like. I create my own made-from-scratch spaghetti sauce. I let it cook for 4 or more hours. It does keep things warm and when it is hot, it really is hot. The latches are great to hold the food from spilling out. I also have a lightweight travel bag that I put it in. I do not have any problems in the car. It is not digital. Only strong recommendation for that would be to recognize the reason not too; delay time. Food needs to cook when you get it out - not wait for hour or two before starting. All kinds of things can grow in raw food waiting to be cooked. Only reason to seek digital, is when it is done and you are not home it could reduce temp to simmer to hold the temp. Otherwise, it will keep on at the higher temp and possibly over cook your food. I prefer to do it the manual way to control all aspects of the cooking routine. More consistency. I hope this helps.
1549420
Yes, I haven't made anything with meat but the recipe book that comes with the cooker has recipes in it that include cut up meat.
1210170
Stoneware, that is set in an aluminum outerware which keeps everything hot for a long time. I usually brown my meat, first then add everything to the pot-good luck! You will love!
948356
Sorry, I cannot answer that. I have a gas stove. Please note that the insert is thinner metal than I had hoped, but it did the job as expected. It does allow you to brown your meat prior to adding other ingredients.
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.
2098272
ABSOLUTELY! This is the best 'soup pot' going. Brown the meat, do your thing with the veggies, then make the soup - all right in one pot. It is a slow cooker, too. Boiled roast? No problem. We've used these pots for years! They are a major tool in our kitchen.
1580486
You do not want to over fill-2/3 full only. Yes-you want the meat to brown but not to boil or fry before closing the lid to add flavor. Most cookers show a line to not over fill. If you add any flavoring to marinate I would suggest you pat the meat dry before putting in your cooker. The cooker will take a piece of less quality and steam to make tender and uses steam. Do not shake your cooker after you close the lid. You will want to time the meat also. Do not put your face over the lid when you open because the steam can be quiet hot. The user manual is a must read and this advice is not from a professional :) just trying to help and hope you enjoy a new adventure in cooking. I purchased mine for canning more than cooking of non acid foods-and Im not qualified to give much knowledge on meats. What is wonderful is that your meat should be extremely tender and have many more nutrients making it easier to use less expensive cuts. What i can voutch for is the quality of this canner-and being a person who is not part of the throw away society and like things built well enough to pass down and not purchase every few years-this canner/cooker is very impressive in quality.
1210167
It is stoneware, you cannot brown in this cooker. I think the Ninja Cooker browns.
1384936
When you brown in a separate pan and then move the meat to the slow cooker, you loose most of those luscious brown bits that add so much to the final product. Doing the whole cooking procedure in the same pot gives you flavor benefits as well as less clean-up. I'd say get the 3-in-1 and give it a try -- if you prefer your stove top browning, you can still do that and just use the regular slow cooker function of the 3-in-1, although having spent a bit more.
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.
1141544
I've done brown rice in it and all you need to do is alittle more water but it came out great. I bought this cooker for my daughter and I still have my original one that I bought 12 yrs. ago..They seem to last forever even using it at least 4 times a week and leaving it plugged in all night.
1784174
No, the instruction manual says, "Meats can be precooked, browned or grilled to get rid of as much fat as possible."Some of Emeril's recipes that come with the slow cooker calls for you to brown/sear meat in a skillet before putting in the slow cooker. Also things like sauteing onions and garlic before hand.