Kitchen

[xstitch]

Do you have to brown the meat before you put it in the crock-pot? Thanks

[Group 5 minus 1]

I sear my meat before putting it in the crock pot. It gives it a better taste and color.

[pattypeep]

I never brown the meat first. I use a cooking bag (in the crockpot), sprinkle w/ dry Lipton onion soup, add whatever veggies I want, and cook long and slow. Our family considers pot roast perfect when you can break it apart w/ a fork. It's brown and delicious every time.

[Sunshine Kate]

If I have time I will sear the roast before putting in the crock pot. I've just put the seasoned meat and veggies in the crock without searing and it comes out good too.

[Peaches McPhee]

I don't. Comes out yummy every time. You CAN NOT mess up a pot roast, unless maybe if you don't let it cook long enough.

[Lori Kaye]

I never brown mine either and it is tender as can be!

[saversmom]

I do not sear the meat either.

It comes out wonderfully every time.

Enjoy!

[sunshine45]

i always sear and season the meat before making a pot roast. it looks and tastes so much better. i then deglaze the pan with some water, wine, stock, or even beer to give it some extra flavor and add it to the pot.

[barrel racer]

I always brown mine first, mainly for the color. I prefer my potroast in my original Nesco to the crockpot though.

[mima]

On 5/25/2014 Peaches McPhee said:

I don't. Comes out yummy every time. You CAN NOT mess up a pot roast, unless maybe if you don't let it cook long enough.

I agree with this.