Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Below, Gregory shares more details on why you shouldn't lock your slow cooker lid, and other safety tips for using a slow cooker.

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Let's set up a hypothetical situation here: It's cold out, and you break out the slow cooker to make a delectable stew. But once you start the cook and put the lid on top, you notice a little hole in ...

The slow cooker is a great tool if you're looking to meal prep or make an easy dinner for those busy days. But there's one slow cooker mistake experts say you should never make: locking your slow ...