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Is it possible to cook stock too long?

OK all you Crock Pot users ... I need some help. I just bought my first slow cooker primarily for stock, however I'd also like to adapt some of my oldie, but good recipes to this cooking method.

1. Do I just use the time I normally use for a recipe? (i.e. oven roast, etc.?)
2. I'm an Arborio rice addict ... can I add the rice to the pot with the meat, veggies, broth, etcetera?
3. Are there any good 'crock pot' recipe web sites you can recommend?

I'll bless you for any & all advice, Carolyn

swish at 8:46PM on 10/11/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

Yo phauxtoe,
You're right ... a good aged steak (my choice is a thick filet) is best 'black & blue'.

However, fresh ground meat (my choice is bison) should be bloody ... therefore the term for a perfect Burger of my choice is 'black & red'. (I'd almost prefer to leave out the 'black'.)

swish at 6:52PM on 10/11/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

.I'm a bison steak tartare person myself, so I like my burgers black & red w/ just onions, garlic, salt & pepper. Alas, that's no longer legal fare these days. The ultimate burger has succumbed to the tasteless buds of the FDA.

swish at 6:50AM on 10/11/08

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Is it possible to cook stock too long?

OK all you Crock Pot users ... I need some help. I just bought my first slow cooker primarily for stock, however I'd also like to adapt some of my oldie, but good recipes to this cooking method.

1. Do I just use the time I normally use for a recipe? (i.e. oven roast, etc.?)
2. I'm an Arborio rice addict ... can I add the rice to the pot with the meat, veggies, broth, etcetera?
3. Are there any good 'crock pot' recipe web sites you can recommend?

I'll bless you for any & all advice, Carolyn

swish at 8:46PM on 10/11/08

From A Hamburger Today

Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

Yo phauxtoe,
You're right ... a good aged steak (my choice is a thick filet) is best 'black & blue'.

However, fresh ground meat (my choice is bison) should be bloody ... therefore the term for a perfect Burger of my choice is 'black & red'. (I'd almost prefer to leave out the 'black'.)

swish at 6:52PM on 10/11/08

From A Hamburger Today

Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

.I'm a bison steak tartare person myself, so I like my burgers black & red w/ just onions, garlic, salt & pepper. Alas, that's no longer legal fare these days. The ultimate burger has succumbed to the tasteless buds of the FDA.

swish at 6:50AM on 10/11/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

@AHT
We'll, there goes the neighborhood. I'm kind of wondering why recent commenters are addressing Rachel here. It's...bizarre. Please make it stop. It looks like Canadian Mom Ann didn't get the news that the RR burger joint will be up-scale. I thought that part of posting a comment was actually reading earlier comments and accompanying article. I'm gonna go and hang out at Slice for a while.

Summerfield at 5:47PM on 10/13/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

my guess is the place will be JAMMED with tourists, and there will be a LONG LINE for takeout. lots of success to you, rachael! keep it simple. don't forget to have two or three classics along with all the other 47 varieties. can't wait!

p.s. five guys burgers & fries in dupont circle has great french fries! check em out!

mary00 at 3:16PM on 10/13/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

Hey Rachael Ray, to me,mom of six,not too much into fancy cooking,has been my lifeline for food recipes and easy ways to cook.
She is the normal everyday person just trying to make it thru the day to me..with her ideas and SIMPLICITY..
Too many people, are above and beyond with cooking..not me and my family..we like it simle and yes burgers are good eats..
Canadian Mom,
Ann

Ilovekids at 3:03PM on 10/13/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

@Bobby_Likes...
'Contrary to her super-casual home chef image, she's going for "fine dining in ground form"—a place that caters to a high-class lunch crowd looking for martinis with their sliders and white tablecloths under their plates of fries.' - - This sounds like food snob territory to me, Bobby. And, just in case you think having a large fan base is an indication of deliciousness, just remember that McDonald's advertises "billions and billions sold". I'd say that's a pretty large "fan" base.

Summerfield at 12:20PM on 10/13/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

I understand the Rachel detractors, but you can't deny her fan base. Ever since she endorsed the burgers at Thalia (9th ave? Hell-s Kitchen vicinity) we have been unable to get in without a reservation days in advance. We don't plan hamburger meals that way. I am delighhted she will a place that hopefully lures the fans away from Thalia and we will be able to enjoy once again a good hamburger in mid-town. Otherwise it is Fairway or Big Nick's on the Upper West Side.

JohnFred at 9:42AM on 10/13/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

I just wanted to say that some of the best food I ever had was not cooked by formally trained chefs. Rachael Ray and/or my grandmother can cook for me anytime. Rachael speaks to regular people -- not food snobs. Since the economy has taken a nose dive I am sad to say that Rachael Ray's new burger joint will probably not happen. -- But hey! -- Just watch a 30 Minute Meals episode on tasty burgers, go grocery shopping and...problem solved.

For those that are sick of Rachael Ray's cuteness: just take a break from it and come back for more when you're ready. I think the reason that I'm not tired of her is that I don't watch her everyday on TV. -- Too much of anything can be a bad thing and I bet Rachael Ray would agree with that.

Bobby_Likes_Burgers_3000 at 8:27PM on 10/12/08

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Is it possible to cook stock too long?

Swish congrats on your great new item. You will need to cook longer-a lot longer if you cook on low. A lasagna on low is 4 hours. A big roast is all day on high.chicken and rice (w/ raw rice) is about 5 hours. Stock can take a good 24 hrs but you see above someone went 36 and it was still good. go to recipezarr or allrecipes and type in crockpot and tons of recipes should appear. i think bettycrocker.com also has a section on crock pot cooking.

love2cook at 5:00PM on 10/12/08

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Rachael Ray Planning to Open New York City Burger Joint

Hey Swish,
the term is "Black and Blue", or "Pittsburgh style"
- meaning charred on the outside and "blue" rare (very rare or cool) on the inside.

the Only way to eat a good steak! Yum!


phauxtoe at 11:08AM on 10/11/08

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