slow cooker help! need to thicken

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squeaky

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purplepatch

First ever attempt at slow cooking today and I couldn't resist having one sneaky look a couple of hours ago to see how it was doing (it's been cooking on low since 11am). The sauce seemed very runny and I can't imagine it's going to have thickened much especially given that the lid is on and it can't evaporate and reduce.

Its due to be ready in about half an hour - what do I do to thicken it up? Any ideas please. Was going to stick it onto the hob for a bit of rapid boiling, but wondering what others can suggest.

wigginsmum

That would be my choice, with some cornflour stirred in. I frequently find my crockpot sauces are runny.

Jules

henhog

You could put something in top thicken it, butwhat you use might depend on what it is. You could use flour or corn flour. It is a bit hit and miss getting the liquid right a first - but do persevere. If you did want to put it on the hob to boil and reduce, make sure you put it into a suitable container first. Also, try not to lift the lid too many times when it is cooking - it will take longer to cook. HTH
BTW, What is it that you are making?

Bossyboots

The nature of a slow cooker is that they do not lose water during cooking.

I either make the sauce really thick to start or, like wigginsmum, just pour it off and thicken it on the hob.

purplepatch

It's Spanish chicken with chorizo in a tomato based sauce, new potatoes in it. Looks really yummy, just too liquid.

Only lifted the lid the once, so not too bad. Off to transfer to the hob now!

grumpyoldgit_2

What a disappointment - from the title I thought this thread was about something completely different :rolleyes: :doh:

henhog

PurplePatch - that sounds lovely - hope it turns out OK
Grumpy Old Git - more like dirty old man!

canny_yorkshireman_2

O.k. this is what I do if it is gravy based then stir in gravy granules and place the slow cooker in the microwave to bring the temp up not too long though if it is more of a creative sauce then cornflower mixed in a small amount of water is great also put in microwave for best results Another great thickner which is not used much but is fab is stuffin mix which also adds fab flavour but has to fit in with the dish ofcourse. Bet i am the only guy to post on this