Should meat or vegetables go in crockpot first?
Chef's answer
Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models)..
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Beetroot is rich in antioxidants and nutrients that have proven health benefits for everyone. Consuming beets appears to be especially beneficial for people with diabetes. Beets lower the risk of common diabetes complications, including nerve damage and eye damage..
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The taproot of mature pumpkins grew 6 feet deep and had 10 or more lateral branches that extensively branched outward for 5 to 17 feet or more. Many of these lateral roots were 2 to 4 feet long and all complexly and minutely rebranched, forming a "wonderfully efficient root complex".
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Fresh galangal will keep, refrigerated, for up to one week. You can also freeze fresh galangal for up to two months in a resealable plastic bag.
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The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), also called sunroot, sunchoke, or earth apple, is a species of sunflower native to central North America. It is cultivated widely across the temperate zone for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable..
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about two to six weeksYou should see the roots and stem start to sprout in about two to six weeks. (If you've followed this process so far and have not seen roots or a stem sprout in more than six to eight weeks, try another seed.
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