{"id":750,"date":"2022-04-28T11:20:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T11:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/?p=750"},"modified":"2022-04-28T12:04:35","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T12:04:35","slug":"can-you-double-crock-pot-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmorsel.com\/can-you-double-crock-pot-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Double Crock Pot Recipes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A crock pot, or slow cooker, is a great kitchen appliance that makes it easy to prepare delicious home-cooked meals. Depending on who you\u2019re cooking for, the serving size of your recipes may need to be adjusted. A smaller family may need only half the recipe, while a larger family might need to double it. So,<\/span> can you double crock pot recipes? The answer is yes<\/strong>, but there are some factors that need to be taken into consideration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not easy to double a recipe for a crock pot unless you plan to use two different pots. That\u2019s because slow cookers are designed for specific measurements. While you can get away with adding an extra amount for some ingredients, doubling an entire recipe is not a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive a little deeper.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Do You Double Cook Time When You Double The Recipe?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Logically, if you were to double a recipe it only seems natural to double the cooking time too, right? Especially if you\u2019re cooking a dish with meat. The last thing we\u2019d want is undercooked or raw meat in our final dish. However, you actually don\u2019t need to double the cooking time when you double a recipe. At most you\u2019ll need to increase the cooking time slightly, but there\u2019s no need to double it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cooking time will also depend on whether you\u2019re using the crock for baking or cooking. For example, a double batch of cookies or cupcakes will not necessarily need a great deal of added time, as the size of each cookie or cupcake is consistently the same.\u00a0<\/span>However, if you were to double a cake recipe, you would need to increase the time by a larger amount due to the increased density of the cake. <\/span><\/p>\n

There is a greater risk of the cake being undercooked at the center if not enough time is given.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The same rule applies when you cook dishes like lasagna or casseroles in the crockpot as well. If you\u2019re doubling the recipe you will need to increase the time. In order to do this, you would have to monitor the dish as it cooks. Definite times cannot be given because each recipe and crockpot varies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do You Double The Liquid In A Slow Cooker?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Instead of doubling the entire recipe, is it possible to double the liquid in a slow cooker? Absolutely not. The liquid does not have the same responsibility in a crockpot as dry ingredients. Therefore, it\u2019s important to understand some key guidelines to help you know which ingredients you can and cannot double.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Doubling Quantities in a Slow Cooker<\/b><\/h3>\n