Cooling a Roast cooked in a Crockpot

What is the correct way to cool off a Roast/Pot/Carrots cooked in a Crockpot? Can I put it straight in the refrigerator after turning off or should I cool it off first.

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Best Answer

Definitely cool off your roast first. Putting hot or warm food into your refrigerator a) shortens the life of your fridge because it has to work harder, and b) introduces heat into the fridge that can affect other items in the refrigerator. Shortening the usage date on milk is the most common. A third consideration has nothing to do with food but may impact your ability to purchase roasts in the future: your electricity usage. You're going to have to pay for every kilowatt-hour of electricity you waste on fridge-chilling food that is too hot.

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How long does it take for roast to cool down?

Small roasts (less than 3 pounds) will lose their surface chill in less than 30 minutes, while large roasts can rest at room temperature for up to an hour. (This isn't a food safety issue as long as the meat doesn't stay out for more than two hours.)

How do you cool down a roast?

Cut solid foods, such as roasts of meat, into portions of six pounds or less after cooking and prior to cooling. Using special refrigerators known as "rapid chill units," specifically designed to cool foods much faster than standard refrigerators.

How long can you leave a roast in the crockpot?

Cooking time may vary, but you'll typically be safe with a medium or large (3 pound roast or larger) roast in the slow cooker on a low temperature for 6-8 hours.

How do you keep roast beef from drying out in a slow cooker?

This seems simple, but it's as easy mistake. Be sure you have enough liquid for the specified cooking time....Tips for tender meats:

Brown your meat. ...

Leaner cuts of meat will become a bit dryer in a slow cooker than fatty cuts. ...

Marinate your meat overnight before cooking.

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