A few tips for slow-cooker success from Phyllis Good, author of Stock the Crock A slow cooker does its best work when it’s 2/3 full. Less than that and it may dry out, especially around the edges and the bottom. Pack it full, and the longer it will take to cook, especially in the middle, where the food is furthest from the heat source. Jamming the cooker tight and full risks the food being overcooked toward the outside and undercooked near the center. The larger the pieces … [Read more...]