How Long Should a Roast Be Cooked in a Crock Pot?

Nothing provides a great meal like a slow cooked roast in a crock pot, or slow cooker. Designed to make dinner easier for the busy wife or husband on the go, the slow cooker allows time for other responsibilities.

History

During the 1970s, the slow cooker or crock-pot method of roasting came in incredibly handy. With the length of time it takes to cook a roast in a crock-pot, homemakers found they could multi-task better without the fuss to make a hot dinner.

Temperatures

On a low setting, which is better for those who will be gone a long time, a roast takes about eight to ten hours. On high, the roast will cook in three to four hours.

Sizes

Large cuts of roast cook in a crock pot for a longer period. Two-pound roasts cook quickly in two hours, although some like to roast longer for more tender roasts.

Textures

For those who prefer tender meat, roasts should be cooked in a slow cooker for eight hours or more. Those who enjoy chewier meat should opt for the two or three hour cook time.

Considerations

Vegetables help enhance the flavor of roasts but do not affect the cook time. Add softer vegetables to the crock pot a few hours into roasting to keep veggies at the perfect texture.

References

• Roasting Times
• Types of Roasts