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I made a dish in the slow cooker for dinner but the sauce/gravy is still really runny. If I turn it up to high and leave the lid off will the sauce cook down? Or should I transfer it to a pan and cook

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Slow Cooker Question

posted at 2/10/2012 6:36 PM EST on theknot.com

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Does anyone else have problems with runny slow cooker dishes?

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Re: Slow Cooker Question

posted at 2/10/2012 6:39 PM EST on theknot.com

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I'm not sure if it will cook down (by turning the heat up and pulling the lid) but if you mix equal parts of the hot liquid to cornstarch and then mix that back in, it should help thicken up the juice.

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I usually have that issue too so I use corn starch

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Ok, I was kind of hoping that I wouldn't always have to use cornstarch but if that's what works then I guess it'll have to do.

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posted at 2/10/2012 7:12 PM EST on theknot.com

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One of the blogs I read said that everytime she uses the slow cooker she puts it on high without the lid on to make it thicker for about 30 minutes. I'd go with that option.

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Yeah, I usually turn it on high when I get home and take off the cover so it can burn off some liquid. Make sure you stir it regularly though, if it's on high.

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If you don't like cornstarch, you could make a roux, that's what I usually do. Mix and cook equal parts butter and flour in a pan until it's browned. It thickens like cornstarch and adds a creamy, nutty flavor.

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Thanks Yaga and Steph! I am going to try that next time.

Edited because Yaga is clearly not Joy, sorry!

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posted at 2/11/2012 10:17 AM EST on theknot.com

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You can just add some flour, too.

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Yeah, there's no need to add a thickener. The reason it is runny is because the liquid can't evaporate out with the lid on. Ending the cook time with about 30 minutes on high without the lid should absolutely help thicken your sauce.

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Just curious as to how long you had your meal in the crockpot for? I guess maybe if you cooked it on high for say 4 hours it's possible, but generally I cook almost everything on low, with most meals cooking for 8-10hrs. Also, depending what it was you made, perhaps you added liquid/too much liquid than you needed too. I am usually skeptical of recipes that suggest adding water, perfer to add thicker liquids (ie sour cream, cream soups) instead.