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Slow Cooking

Slow cooking developed from a time when populations simply did not have the financial resources to be able to afford the better, tender more expensive sorts. The benefit of slow cooking, generally, is that food becomes incredibly tender, as all of its connective tissues break down. Also, flavor can infuse over time and provide deeper results than with virtually any other method. Last, long cooking times create a celebratory atmosphere where food is the focal point of a social gathering. Specifically, slow - cooking refers to the 'Slow Cooker' a counter-top set-up which has a large electronically heated ceramic bowl and a glass lid. It usually has only a few settings, such as 'low', 'Medium' and 'High'. The benefit of slow-cooking in a slow cooker is mainly convenience. The slow cooker is geared towards 'one-pot' recipes which means they require minimal food preparation. You simply cut ingredients in fairly large chunks, add seasoning and