slow cooker pot roast with carrots and potatoes

Slow cooker recipe for above says 6 hour on high,but I prefer to do it on low, go to work and come back with dinner being around 6:30.

How many hours on low should I set the crock pot for?

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Best Answer

If it's a joint of pork, you shouldn't - they have to be cooked on high to get a high enough internal temperature.

For other meats most of my books say you should roughly double the time if cooking on low, so 10-12 hours, with the lower end assuming a good preheat on high and browning the ingredients first. But there's no need to set a timer. A stew will keep well indefinitely on low, and this will stop it cooling down too much if you're delayed.

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Do veggies go on top or bottom of roast in crock pot?

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).

When should I add my potatoes to crock pot roast?

The potatoes and carrots should only be added during the last 45 minutes of cooking so they don't overcook.

When should I add vegetables to crock pot roast?

If your family isn't fond of carrots, replace them with parsnips or chunks of rutabaga. Or add more potatoes to the pot. For extra color, add some frozen green beans or mixed vegetables about 30 to 45 minutes before the pot roast is ready.

How long does it take to soften potatoes and carrots in a crock pot?

If the slow cooker is on high, it should take three to four hours to soften your carrots and potatoes. If the slow cooker is on low, it should take seven to eight hours.

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