Just realized my buddy in Phoenix was right about not browning meat for the slow cooker

He told me last weekend, 'the extra pot and 20 minutes of effort for a marginal flavor gain isn't worth it for a Tuesday night,' and for my basic pulled chicken, he's totally correct.

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kim_brown2d ago

That "one less dish to wash" thing from @taylor_garcia is so real. My kitchen sink is basically a monument to my own laziness. I'll use a fresh mug every time for coffee just to avoid washing one, so skipping the browning pan feels like a huge win. I can just dump the chicken in and walk away, and my dinner feels like a gift from my past, slightly smarter self.

lisa_brown1mo ago

Agree, that saved step makes slow cooking feel less like a chore.

taylor_garcia1mo ago

It's funny how one less dish to wash can change your whole mood about cooking.