How do I calculate the best start time for my Crock Pot?
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1. Pick Your Setting: High (4-6 hours) or Low (8-10 hours).
2. Set Eating Time: When do you want dinner to be ready?
3. Get Result: Our tool shows you the exact start time or delay duration to set before you head out.
What are your best slow cooker timing tips?
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Don't Peek: Lifting the lid adds 20 mins to cooking time.
Vegetables: Root veg like carrots take longer; place them at the bottom.
High vs Low: Generally, 1 hour on High is equal to roughly 2 hours on Low.
Can I use delay start for a 10-hour work day?
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If you leave at 8 AM and want to eat at 6 PM, but the recipe only takes 8 hours, set a 2-hour delay.
Your prep at 8 AM + 2-hour delay starts the cooking at 10 AM, finishing exactly at 6 PM.