"Slow Cooker Safety: Don't Let Leftovers Linger For many home cooks, slow cookers have become a staple in the kitchen, allowing for effortless meal preparation and bulk cooking. With their ability to simmer away on low heat for hours, slow cookers make it easy to whip up hearty stews, tender roasts, and flavorful casseroles. However, as convenient as they are, slow cookers also pose a risk when it comes to food safety - specifically, the storage and handling of leftovers. A new warning is cautioning cooks to rethink their slow cooker storage habits, lest they inadvertently invite foodborne illness into their kitchens. Here's what you need to know to keep your slow cooker meals safe and your family healthy."
Slow cookers are an optimal tool for cooking large servings of food with little to no effort - just make sure you're storing those leftovers the right way.
