Common Crockpot Mistakes Everybody Makes

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Reheating food

Don't reheat food in the crock pot: Slow cookers are perfect for creating healthy, easy and stress-free meals, but are totally unsuitable for reheating leftovers. Doing so will place your food in the "danger zone" of 40°F - 140°F (4°C - 60°C) for a long period of time, increasing the risk of bacteria growth and possible food poisoning. Use the stove top or microwave to reheat your leftovers instead. On the other hand, once the leftovers are properly heated, they can be kept warm for an hour or two in a pre-heated slow cooker.

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