Cooking Time in DCB Microwave for Crock Pot Recipes

[winklermom]

How do you figure the cooking time in the DCB in the microwave for something that you normally would cook in a crock pot? For example, if something said to cook 6-8 hours on low in the crock pot, how long should you cook it in the microwave? TIA

 

[NooraK]

It really depends on what you're looking to cook. There are some things that won't convert over to the DCB, because they require the long, low-heat cooking of a slow-cooker.

 

[winklermom]

I'm cooking swiss steak tonight and had thought that I would try it in the DCB. I'm actually using cube steak, per the recipe instructions, so I don't think that will take an extremely long time but just unsure.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

When I'm not sure...I always turn to Allrecipes.com.

Here is one recipe for the oven: Baked Swiss Steak Recipe - Allrecipes.com

And one for the microwave: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Microwave-Swiss-Steak/Detail.aspx


Looking at them, the amount of time it takes is almost the same, so personally, I'd go with the oven for a better finished product, I think.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! Great question. The general rule of thumb for converting cooking times from a crock pot to the Deep Covered Baker in the microwave is to reduce the cooking time by half. So, if a recipe calls for 6-8 hours on low in the crock pot, you would cook it for 3-4 hours in the DCB in the microwave. However, it's important to keep an eye on your dish and adjust the time as needed, as microwave wattages can vary. Happy cooking!