What you absolutely cannot cook in a slow cooker and why: TOP 7 products

A slow cooker is definitely a useful kitchen appliance that simplifies and reduces cooking time and time spent in the kitchen by several times. It would seem that this is an irreplaceable "assistant" that every housewife cannot do without, but there are some drawbacks.

Today, FoodOboz editorial team will tell you in more detail what foods should never be cooked in a slow cooker and, most importantly, why.

1. Vegetables

If you want to spoil valuable and healthy vegetables such as green peas, spinach, tomatoes, and tender asparagus, cook them in a slow cooker, where they will definitely turn into mush.

2. Meringue

This is a very delicate dessert that will definitely not work in a slow cooker. It requires a low temperature and a dry atmosphere, and the slow cooker is humid.

3. Popcorn

The thing is that popcorn requires a temperature of 200 C, and in a slow cooker, the maximum is 175 C.

4. Dishes with wine

For dishes with wine to be flavorful and tasty, it needs to evaporate well, and it is impossible to do this in a slow cooker, and alcohol will simply spoil the dish.

5. Milk cereals

Milk porridge can certainly be cooked in a slow cooker, but with a special mode, but you need to keep in mind that it will take longer than on the stove. In addition, milk can simply "run away.

6. Pancakes

You will not be able to fry pancakes in a slow cooker, as they will not even be able to "stick" in the deep bowl of the slow cooker, you will not be able to turn them over, because it will be a milky liquid. Therefore, it is also best to fry them in a frying pan.

7. French fries

Unfortunately, a delicious and unhealthy potato dish will not be as crispy and fried in a slow cooker as in deep-fat frying. The potatoes will be soft and greasy.