Parchment Paper is Your Friend. When baking whole items like quiche, cakes, or pizzas in your slow cooker, line the crock with parchment paper first. That way, you can lift the entire dish out of the slow cooker, by the edges of the paper. Parchment also makes clean up a breeze!
What can you line a slow cooker with?
1. For the easiest cleanup ever, line your slow cooker with parchment paper. This is especially useful for dishes that you might want to remove (or replate) in one piece, like cakes or frittatas, says DiGregorio. Just line with parchment, cook as usual, then lift up and out.
What can I use instead of slow cooker liners?
Parchment paper and aluminum foil are two common substitutes for slow cooker liners that are found in most kitchens (although I do not recommend using aluminum foil). If you want to do away with the liners entirely, you can also coat your crock pot in oil to make it easier to clean later.
Can I line my crockpot with wax paper?
But wax paper is not heat-resistant. The wax will melt at high temperatures, and the paper itself can catch on fire. Because of this, don’t use wax paper to line baking sheets or cake pans or put it in a hot oven. Here are the other ways to use wax paper and when it’s best to stick with parchment paper.
How do you keep food from sticking to slow cooker?
First, you can apply a non-stick cooking spray to the inside walls of your slow-cooker before you begin the recipe. Rubbing cooking oil over the inside of the slow cooker has the same effect. This will protect the surface of the cooker from corrosive foods and make the protective finish last longer.
Can I use parchment paper to line a crock pot?
Parchment paper can be used to line a crock pot to make clean-up easier, and I believe it’s also cheaper than slow cooker liners (even if you have to use a couple sheets of parchment paper for each meal).
Is aluminum foil or parchment paper better for a slow cooker?
Parchment paper is better for non-stick qualities. Parchment paper has a temperature limit of around 400 degrees F, whereas aluminum foil will tolerate much higher temperatures (technically it will melt around 1200 degrees F). Most slow cookers wouldn’t be too hot for either one, but they vary, so you may want to check yours to be sure.
Can I use baking paper instead of liner in slow cooker?
Baking paper is a solid choice as a slow cooker liner substitute. It is sturdy enough to be able to support most meal sizes without breaking or tearing them apart. Best to use in smaller slow cookers, if you don’t have access to wider baking papers.
Can You line a slow cooker with foil?
To use the slow cooker for delicate dishes like salmon, or harder-to-remove items like stuffed peppers and baked goods, line it with a piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil that is long enough to come over the sides. The cooked food can then be easily lifted out and transferred to a serving platter fully intact.
