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When making pot roast in a slow cooker, how important is it that you sear the meat first?
It will not ruin the meal. Searing makes for a better lookin' pot roast, and seals in some of the juice, but you'll definitely still be able to eat it.
ION, I would like a nap. In the alternative, a glass of wine and then a nap.
and seals in some of the juice
Myth! Seared meat actually loses more juice than unseared meat. In a pot roast, the main advantage to searing is the browned bits which add flavor to the sauce.
Myth! Seared meat actually loses more juice than unseared meat.
No kidding? Duuuuude.
Thanks! I forgot to thaw it last night so I didn't sear it this time. It was really really good last time and I didn't so anything else different so hopefully, it'll be just as good.
Okay, clearly the time and place for a foodie question:
I'm thinking of making one of the salads in the cookbook for a party this weekend. Recipe calls for red onions. I'm not a big onion fan (plus, it's a set-dancing party - don't need to be getting into each others faces with mega-oniony breath). What imparts an onion-esque flavor without being so hit-you-over-the-head about it? Shallots? Green onions? Anyone?
SA, I hope some upstanding youth decides to turn in your bag. The thought of losing that much electronic equipment makes me queasy.
Today was a frazzling day. I suspect there are probably more of those in my future. Good thing the weekend is almost here.
ION, I would like a nap. In the alternative, a glass of wine and then a nap.
I like this plan. I think I shall steal it.
(((SA)))
I like this plan. I think I shall steal it.
Fortunately, it can be duplicated any number of times. Unfortunately, it's not quitting time, yet.
Today was a frazzling day. I suspect there are probably more of those in my future.
Cash, if it helps at all, it does get easier. It's just the first couple of weeks of solo, double-kid parenting is amplified by sleep dep, I think. I was a zombie for the first three weeks after kid #2 was born and DH went back to work. Then we sorta got a routine down and it smoothed out a bit.
EtA: SA I'm vibing for the safe return of your bag. How rotten to have it taken!