Slow and steady wins the dinner race! These slow cooker hacks make the appliance even handier than usual, in all sorts of situations.

8 Slow Cooker Hacks That Make Cooking Even Easier

Slow and steady wins the dinner race! These hacks make your slow cooker even handier than usual.

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