Can I place ingredients in the slow cooker the night before and leave it in the refrigerator?
Yes, but it is very important to understand that starting cooking with cold stoneware and cold food will affect the ramp up time of the slow cooker. Always add sufficient time into the cook time to ensure food is safe, as well as tender. It is recommended to use an instant read thermometer when cooking with chilled stoneware and chilled food to ensure food temperatures reach well above 165°F and test to ensure food is tender.
