What Happens: Cream separates, cheese becomes grainy, and milk curdles into an unpleasant texture.
Solution: Add dairy products during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Opt for processed cheeses (like Velveeta) if you need cheese to melt smoothly without separating.
2. Seafood
Seafood, including shrimp, fish, and scallops, is delicate and prone to overcooking in a slow cooker. Unlike tougher cuts of meat, seafood doesn’t benefit from hours of simmering—it becomes rubbery and loses its appeal.Continue reading…
