5 Frugal Slow Cooker HACKS | Eat Well, Save Time AND Money | Easy and Affordable Meal Ideas

[@susanrobinson408]

I really enjoy your cooking videos. Do you ever make baked potatoes in your crock pot? I put 6 potatoes in before leaving the house in the morning. No need for aluminum foil either! I cook them on low for 6-8 hours and they are amazing and ready for dinner!!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Susan! I'm so happy you enjoy them! Yes! Baked potatoes in the crockpot are sooo good and love that it doesn't need aluminum foil also. Slow cooking for the win!! 🙌💕

[@jeannel1065]

Thank you for this baked potato hack to add to Wendy’s hacks. I love my slow cooker, but never used it for any of these ideas. I’m excited to try them.

[@ItsAWonderfulLife]

Your bacon hack is brilliant! You just totally made my day. I don't like the mess or lingering smell either. I never in a million years would have thought to do that. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You’re very welcome! Glad to share and hope it works well for you!

[@Lisa_MS64]

I can't believe how well it browned!

[@HzFvr]

Thank you so much! So tired of using slow cookers for spaghetti, chili, stews etc. PLEASE more slow cooker tips & ideas! Loved the video ❤️

[@RealLifeMoney]

Jennifer Matthews I second this coming from a beginner slow cooker haha

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You’re very welcome Jennifer! Will be posting more in the future as well. Thank you for watching! 🤗

[@kayadamson4592]

Things I never knew you could do with a crockpot! Now, I'm going to roast garlic tonight. I've always used the oven and heated the entire house. This is so much better.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I hope it turns out well for you, Kay!! 😃

[@deedeesmith3073]

Great tips ! I own 4 slow cookers and will try the garlic and onions cooked that way. Funny but I love the smell of bacon

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That’s so awesome, Deedee! Love slow cooker so much and I know lots of people love bacon smells myself included before I had my son. 😅. I hope you like the garlic and onions!!

[@HowDebbieSaves]

Great video. I’m going to try these tips. When you said you throw the scraps in a freezer bag for veggie stock I was so happy. I used the same tip in my freezer video on my channel. I thought I was the only one that did that. Lol

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Debbie I watched the second part of your freezer series after I saw your comment. How neat! Frugal high five!! So glad you commented to introduce yourself. Thank you so much for sharing and I’m following you now 😃

[@HowDebbieSaves]

The Frugal Minimalist aww thank you. I binge watched 2 of your videos last night. I love your frugal tips. Thanks for subscribing to my channel too.

[@eileenlester4342]

I do it, too.

[@nancysahrakar3125]

I use my slow cooker for at least two dinners a week throughout the year. In winter and fall I make soups and in the spring and summer I make stews and slow cooked tender meats. Best invention ever!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

🙌 yes the best invention ever for sure, Nancy! It’s so great to be able to use it all year long 🤗

[@savelikeaprowithleah5157]

Wow! You know how to cook and work smart ! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Leah, it's the way of the working mom as I'm sure you know very well also!! Thank you for watching :)

[@FrugalOverFifty]

I plonked 2 lbs of carrots into the crock pot while watching. Thank you!! Also, definitely making bacon and onions this way.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Very cool! I hope they turn out well for you! I remember watching you return your Instant Pot and thinking that I'll probably not like it for the same reasons you listed 😅.

[@kimmaried.7313]

That was such a great video. I totally enjoyed it and learned a few things too. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom. It really does make a difference ❣️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad you liked it, Kimmarie! This one I really enjoyed making. And from the bottom of my heart - thank you for all your kind words and support! It really makes this whole process of YTing so worthwhile. ❣️☀️💕

[@jeannel1065]

I love my crock pot and love these hacks. I’ll definitely try the caramelized onions. I can crock them right after I buy them and won’t have some go bad before I use them.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Awesome Jeanne! I love how you used crock as a verb. I’m going to start that also 🙌

[@shirleydrake1602]

Try pressure cooking. I own several of those and use them almost daily. I am going to try your slow cooking stuff too. It looks delicious and I have several slow cookers on hand. I had forgotten how delicious food is from a slow cooker. I used to use them a lot, before I started using digital pressure cooker.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I hear you on the slow cooker smells. This is the main reason I move it outside of the house a lot of the time 😅. Yes will definitely try pressure cooking. I hear lots of good things about it!

[@katereed3362]

Slow cooking the bacon in the garage. Mind blown. I always avoid cooking it because I have to completely clean the house to get rid of the smell. Thank you so much !

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Me too! Something about the airflow in this house seems to trap in smells even if we do open windows and have fans going. I hope it serves you well and it doesn’t have to be a garage I do it outside sometimes too, but it really drive neighbors’ pets nuts and I’m afraid they’d jump the hedges to get at it 😅

[@janet3319]

I too dislike strong food smells in my house so I started putting the crock pot in the garage but then my garage smelled like food and that annoyed me so I tried out on the back covered patio on a table. Perfect. No more lingering odors and I never had any issues. Love your videos! I mainly made spaghetti sauce and beef stew and chicken with onions and tomatoes sauce with mushrooms. Oh and beef chili with beans.

[@MM-fr9yh]

Thanks for sharing about puting it outside in the covered patio. I was thinking about doing the same thing b/c I don't have a garage.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That's such a great solution, Janet and I'm so glad it works for you! I've put mine out on our patio during the day but ours isn't fenced off so I'm afraid to leave it overnight. Your meals sound delicious! I like how hands off this device is. 😃

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Putting the slow cooker outside is a great idea.

[@lorainemacdonald517]

I love slow cookers. I use them to keep foods hot when serving Christmas dinner. I even have a small on for gravey and or nacho dip!

[@RealLifeMoney]

Loraine Macdonald That’s a great idea! You just opened my mind a bit lol

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Loraine - that is an excellent use! These appliances really shine during the holidays 🙌

[@Heelsandholster]

The caramelized onions look amazing!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thanks so much for watching, Kristen! I hope you get to try it 😃

[@stunningmisadventures]

Thanks for sharing your ideas!!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for watching and congrats on 400 subs recently! 🙌😃

[@nelaoliveira7845]

Thank you for the hacks, they are so practical, frugal and time savers. I have made charamelised onions and, as you said, they add flavour to recipes, sandwiches, etc and I freeze in small containers so that I benefit from my "work" for weeks. I nearly always cook with the slow cooker outside my home because of the smell. I think of the slow cooker (dishwasher and washing machine) as my home helpers - I love to take my dogs for their walk and come back to clean dishes and clothes 😊😊

[@marjorielass4899]

Very helpful tips and ideas, thank you.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm glad you found it helpful, Marjorie! Thank you for watching :)

[@kimiknows]

Next time you have to peel a lot of onions, just light a candle and have it nearby. The small flame helps dissipate the chemical element which causes the tears.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you! I'll be sure to try that one and let you know how it goes!! 🙏😃

[@RealLifeMoney]

Omg I have to try that. Even if I’m across the room I cry lol

[@Aliceszanto]

Or try sunglasses

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

That's a great tip. TY.

[@susie.goodwin1356]

Or half a slice of bread in your mouth, leave some out of your mouth and that absorbs the onion chemicals... Eat and repeat... 😂😂😂

[@zestygirl]

Affordable meals is what a big family needs!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Absolutely affordable is the way to go! 🙌

[@PassiveIncomeTom]

We started to use a slow cooker recently and the food has been great! Thanks for sharing this! 👍

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You’re very welcome, Tom! Glad you and your family are enjoying your slow cooker 😃

[@mrcoolgs100]

Thank you for sharing your hacks! And I really like your no waste philosophy. It's just fun finding creative ways to be efficient with our consumption!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love your hacks. Your videos are always great.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

💕 thank you Money Mom you rock 😃

[@patschomann7338]

Nice hacks! I enjoyed the video. I do my bacon in the oven and it turns out great. Only a minimal smell of bacon! The caramelized garlic and onion looks so good and easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I’m glad the oven works well for you Pat! I like this way in the summer when it’s too hot to be cooking also. Every little bit helps then as well. Hope you get to try the onion and garlic 😃

[@gaylenewood7707]

Well one thing I know you can also bake in those crockpots.as well hun and I love using those crockpots.cause for one it saves you money on gas and secondly keeps your home cool during a heat wave and also if you need to use the stove you wont have to find a place to park whatever your cooking and also saves on electricity as well you just toss what you like into a crock and turn it on and go for several hours and your dinner is ready when you get home even your son can cook something if he likes.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Gaylene! You and I are so on the same page on crockpots 🙌😂 I know they're associated a lot with cold weather foods, but like you I use it a lot in the summer time for those exact reasons you list!! We've even taken them to the park. I love them!! 💕

[@rheamorales1329]

We put our crockpot outside during the summer to help keep the kitchen cooler. Thanks for the tips!

[@gaylenewood7707]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist One thing Ice seen other Asian restaurants do is they use the crockpot for their rice and their egg drop soups so they be constantly hot for their customers which is very cool to me.

[@AdventureswithElijah]

Love your channel and video. I don't use the slow cooker often but i should after seeing your video. . Have a wonderful day. Stay connected.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you! Sometimes it's the only way we can get a decent meal on the table ;)

[@CassieDavis613]

Loved the ideas. Now I must cook some bacon nearing the use by date. Yum. Thank you

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

This is a great way indeed to use near expiry bacon! Also good for those bits and end pieces that are sold sometimes. Slow cooker can render out the extra fat very well. But I’d go on low for those ones 😃

[@elizabethferguson9280]

When you are chopping onion do it under a stove vent fan. It makes no sense to me but it works and is the easiest way I have found to date. Thanks for a great video.

[@SimplyMeTay]

Nice ideas! I love using my Instant Pot, so I definitely will try some of these.

[@gaylenewood7707]

Have you baked anything in your instant pot yet?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Tay! I hope you do get to try! I've heard so many good things about Instant Pots, but I haven't gotten on board just yet 😅

[@SimplyMeTay]

Gaylene Wood I have not baked yet, but done lots of cooking.

[@SimplyMeTay]

The Frugal Minimalist they’re amazing! Definitely worth the 💵. The garlic and onions looks so yummy!

[@LadyPamala]

These were Great....Thank You for sharing them with us

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for watching :)

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Those are great hacks Wendy! I have to dust off my slow cooker and get busy!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

It sounds like fun Ellen! One time I made a seitan loaf in it and it turned out pretty well! Excited to see what you make from it if you decide to video it 😃

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Nice looking sushi, I have always wanted to make sushi because I love it so much. I have never cooked garlic, eggs or bacon in a slow cooker, what a great idea! I don't have any hacks that I can think of but I do use my crock pot constantly and wouldn't want to be without it. Thanks for some new ideas on things to use it for! And you are so cute with you onion cutting clip! Loved that and I can so relate! 😄😂

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I try to stay away from white carbs like that rice, but it's nice to have every now and then. I think you're following a similar plan! If you're not a fan of the rolling, have you heard of sushi bakes or sushi casseroles? They're as easy to make as a lasagna and taste like a sushi roll. I hope you get to try some of these, Alicia! Those onions get me every time. Got some tips from some viewers I'll be trying. Will let you know if they work for me! 😂

[@AliciaLynnYT]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Yes, I'm trying to stay away from carbs like that too. Not always successful but trying! And I have never heard of sushi bakes or casseroles but I will be looking into them, thanks for letting me know! 😃 I will definitely be trying these, probably starting with the garlic! Looking forward to seeing the other tips too! And I forgot again to tell you your nails looked great, love that color!!

[@RealLifeMoney]

I always forget about the crockpot. It could be utilized for such great things lol Such a time saver, I have to try it 😄

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

It sure is a time saver and great for households of all sizes 😃

[@PenniesNotPerfection]

Great meal ideas! I never thought about using the slow cooker for some of this. Now I want sushi. :)

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thanks Mary! I haven't gotten to comment on your last video yet, but it was fun to watch and I'm glad you had so much fun!

[@robinjones9588]

What a brilliant way to cook a large amount of bacon with much less mess!! I bought an Instant Pot on sale and I like it but I've gone back to my slow cooker because it is easier to clean (the IP insert cleans easily but the lid and silicone ring are more work than the smooth top of my slow cooker) and is much more forgiving if you don't hear the timer. But I wonder if you could marinate your carrots while cooking them in a pressure cooker so you wouldn't have to do a separate step and it certainly is much quicker. Also, if cooking smells bother you, the Instant Pot might be the answer as the smells are sealed in (although I don't know if the bacon would turn out crispy ). Hmm, now that I say that, maybe I should revisit the Instant Pot - when I cook dried beans overnight in my slow cooker, I wake up hungry from the smell! Nom Nom Paleo has embraced the IP so that might be the place to find recipes to try while you have the loan of one.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That’s so great to hear the IP generates less smells! Slow cooker does generate lots of smell 😅 have not heard of Nom Nom Paleo but will be looking it up. Thank you for the tip on that!!

[@motherhood234]

Wow, thank you for these helpful tips! I have gotten lazy and wasteful, I appreciate that you make sure to save and use every bit. I have a recipe foe beans and andouille sausage that says to pop the lid on the crockpot and you are saying you can crack the lid. I didn't know that was okay, but you confirmed that it was okay and I feel more comfortable using my recipe. Thanks for sharing.

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi! I can't wait to try the steamed eggs! I have chickens & luluvluvluv soft boiled eggs, but I don't bother to make them for myself. 😞 I think the steamed eggs will be Great. The other crockpot tips are awesome too. Thank you for sharing!! ☺☺😎😎

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Aww I hope you get to make the soft boiled eggs for yourself, Abigail! Especially with your own chickens! I ate those a lot growing up so they have a special place in my heart. Thank you so much for watching 🤗

[@lorainemacdonald517]

Your videos are very well done.l really appreciate your work

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

🙏 thank you so much for noticing Loraine!! 💕 I do put in many hours on such short videos 😅

[@brendakrieger7000]

Perfect timing, I'm using my slow cooker tonight

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

🙌💪 awesome, Brenda!! 😃

[@robertac4065]

Oh boy! I'm going to try the onions and garlic and bacon! I wish I had a garage. I might do it on my patio on a sunny day. Great ideas!! 💖

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Roberta! I think on a patio would work well! Another awesome viewer said she cooks hers on her covered patio and I've done it too (well ours is uncovered 😅), but during the day I think is the way to go! Ours is unfenced and I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving it out all night with all the animals around here. Happy slow cooking! 💕

[@CluelessMamaD]

I have two also. Well one is an instant pot. I’ve never used that one but my husband does. Loved this vid!!! I’ve never made roasted garlic before. Girl I appreciate those camera angles!!! Work it!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That's so cool your husband uses the IP. I've never made it before the slow cooker either because it just seemed like a lot of oven time to get it roasted. The slow cooker I'm more ok with and will load it up with other things to cook too. Thanks for watching, Drea! I gotta try your two sided DIY ideas sometime. 🤗

[@Heelsandholster]

I am so excited to see this!

[@amybriggs9032]

Awesome video! Thanks for the ideas ❤️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You're very welcome, Amy! Thank you so much for watching and commenting :) 💕

[@amybriggs9032]

The Frugal Minimalist - you are one of my favs💜

[@eileenlester4342]

When working with onions remove the core first and immediately place it outside in the trash. That will take care of the problem. Love these hacks!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I've never heard of that one before, Eileen! Thank you I'm trying this the next time!! 👍💪

[@eileenlester4342]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist 💜

[@mimi31268]

💜🦄 hi Wendy! You had me smiling from the very beginning, when you said your slow cookers are the closest you've come to having hired help lol!🤣 I have one and sadly, it doesn't get any use at all. It just lives in the back of the bottom kitchen cabinet. But what an awesome idea to do some of the slow cooking in the garage! Fantastic answer to the problem of yucky, gross, lingering food odors. btw hi fellow vegan (oops or maybe you're vegetarian) 🐯🐅🐴🦓🐄🐖🐑🐨🦘🐓🐣🐤🐥🐋🐟🐠🐚🦀🦞🦋🤗🤗🤗🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Nella! Aw so glad to put a smile on your face that makes me so happy to hear. 🤗 yes ever since having my son smells have bothered me. While pregnant I couldn’t even eat rice because of the smell 😂 yes I’m vegetarian I’ve tried to go vegan many times but it’s a difficult one for me! I hope you and Tinkerbell are having a great week 🤗💜🦄

[@mimi31268]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist gosh you're so right it's hard to be vegan. One of my daughters and I (I have 3 girls, two are 23 and one is 18) were vegan for almost 2 years. We both tried being vegan in daily life, too, but animal-derived ingredients are in almost everything. Plus it was very hard to separate our things from my husband's and my other two girls. We did our best though. She and I are vegetarians now. Tinkerbell sends her love🧚‍♀️ 💜🦋🌷🌄

[@HeronCoyote1234]

You can get the Japanese seasoning (Furikake) at Trader Joe’s. If you want a smoked salmon flavor, add a bit of liquid smoke (near bbq sauce in stores) to the marinade.

[@Meli_Mels]

Great video!

[@jumpoffa5011]

Excellent ideas, thank-you. :-)

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

You're very welcome! Cliff? I'm going to take a stab at guessing your name 😂. I'm horrible at these games 😅. Thank you for watching and I hope you're having a great weekend :)

[@jumpoffa5011]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist hahaha you got it - Cliff. :-)

[@CassieDavis613]

@@jumpoffa5011 I see your comments on different channels. Jumpoff A "Cliff" didn't occur to me. That's a good KZbin name. :)

[@jumpoffa5011]

@@CassieDavis613 Thank-You. :-)

[@jeannel1065]

Oh, that’s funny. Maybe I should be: I Dream Of...

[@asianangel5400]

Slowcooker are a great investment for sure.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

They absolutely are! Slowcookers for the win! 🙌

[@sunset6010]

Awesome ! Do you mix the onions at any point ?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hello! Just once after the cooking was done. I set the onions in after dinner, woke up, did a quick stir which I forgot to film because I had just woken up 😅, then filmed the process of filling the container.

[@jennak.8541]

I’m sure somebody has already mentioned this but a FANTASTIC way to avoid tears from cutting onions is putting the onions in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes, or so, before you go to cut them... And Voilá..no tears!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I don't remember if it was the freezer or fridge, but someone did mention that the cold does something to avoid the tears. I'm definitely on trying that!! Another reason to love the freezer 💜😂. Thank you so much for letting me know, Jenna!! 😃☀️

[@Miljoshop]

I love the tip video:) I’m wondering 3 pounds carrots what else using for? Please advice Thank you 🙏

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Such a great question! We like to eat them as sides with meals, they’re nice in smoothies, I’ll eat them cold from the fridge as a snack and if there are any leftovers they make excellent carrot muffins! Just mash them no shredding needed! Hope this helps!

[@sunset6010]

I was thinking about getting an Instant Pot. I believe one of the functions is Crockpot

[@gaylenewood7707]

Crockpot are so nice to use less pots and pans to wash and give you more space as well😉😁.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I have an instant pot that my niece lent me, but I have yet to try it. I know many LOVE their instant pot and I know one of the features is the crockpot slow cooking setting. I hear they can sear and pressure cook as well! I think it would depend on your usage! One fellow YTer actually returned her instant pot because of the footprint of the space that it took up, so that may be another consideration for you. For me I like how the slow cooker is "dumb" and doesn't have a lot of features to break.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes, Gaylene!! And not sure if it's a problem, but I move mine lid and all to the fridge to keep foods in there and just set it back to the heating element to reheat foods another day. Just wait some time to get the chill off before turning it on and never had one crack on me!

[@gaylenewood7707]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Well the stores got those mini crocks those are good for dorms and for a single person or for a senior citizen.

[@polgara28]

Excellent tips! 😀

[@cgt6497]

I love those ideas! I'm going to make the veggie sushi, too!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Awesome I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! :)

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Excellent! thank you.

[@magomago7819]

I make banana nut bread in my slow cooker 🍞.

[@Mrs.Graceqmri]

Love your videos! We need a nail video please !

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you so much! I'm working on one but it'll probably be a little while. Please bear with me! 😁

[@kayhaveman2325]

Excellent slow cooker hacks. I have never seen any of these before. Great time savers.

[@KawaiiLaLuna]

Hi Wendy, do you have easy meal oven toaster recepies?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hello! I do have some but they’re only partially cooked in the toaster oven. We use it for crisping up foods mostly. But this is an interesting idea I’ll explore more. Thank you!!

[@name.terrie]

OMG. Great hacks.

[@dollyalvarez871]

Clever ideas! Going to try. My mouth is watering with the garlic and onions! 😋

[@kellymyerson7904]

I will definitely try the carmelized onions I wonder how long you can keep them stored in the refrigerator in a glass jar

[@nelaoliveira7845]

if you freeze them, they will be as good as new when you use then - so practical and no work, like a gift!

[@CherishEaDay]

I Dont know what i ever did without my 3 slow cookers...sm, med & lg.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

How awesome you have 3 of different sizes! They are very useful indeed! 🙌

[@roxybaeza6746]

I discovered slow cooker meals about 5 yrs ago when I first got married, I ♥️ it, we both work and sometimes we have no time or energy when we get home but I like to keep a tight budget so this works so well for those crazy days

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Aww yes! Am in the same boat as you. The slow cooker is a great money saver 🙌💪

[@Jean-bs8rx]

Thank you for your interesting ideas. For the onions, do we need to stir it occasionally while it is cooking?

[@qmakesithappen]

Wendy you can legit start a catering business if you so choose 😋

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Q! I actually don't like cooking as much as I like eating 😂 Happy weekend, Q!! 💪

[@ironrose888]

My friend cooks her Asian sweet potatoes in the crockpot and they are delicious. No oil or butter either. I’m going to try the garlic and maybe the green eggs. I’m not sure if I can handle the caramelized. 😭 onions.

[@normalizedaudio2481]

It would be good to learn how to make frozen hash brown potatoes. I have a big bag and am going to try it.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Ooh I've never tried hash browns in a slow cooker before. I have heard of tator tot casseroles but never made one myself. Please let me know how it turns out if you try it!

[@normalizedaudio2481]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist I just did it in the oven for 1 Hr. and then freeze the hash browns. We had a sale. 88 cents a bag.

[@arina86]

I love bacon.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Arina! My husband and son wholeheartedly agree with you 😃🥓

[@MightyMama]

I love these because they are so out of the ordinary for slow cooker recipes but so yummy! I will definitely be trying this myself. I need a second crockpot now! New sub here! Hope we can support each other. Have a cleaning channel if your looking for a friend to clean with or motivation! Thanks!😘✌🌻

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for your kind words and support! I hope you do get to try some of these. I love cleaning and I'll visit you for sure! 🤗

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Did you know a rice cooker also can hard “boil” eggs? Wet a paper towel, wring a bit, place in rice cooker. Place eggs on paper. Cover and turn on rice cooker. When “warm” is lit, keep that way for 7 mins. Refrigerate for one week in shell, or one week peeled and stored covered.

[@bonniepwtf]

What great ideas!

[@la8656]

Have you ever regrown the root ends of any of the veggies? I found it fun. Kind of like BOGO.

[@20greeneyes20]

I'm sorry 4 hour for very little bacon. That's not thrifty $$ electric wise. When it take a fraction to cook stove top. Turn an exhaust fan on. Open windows. I LOVE a Slow cooker for heavy meats insignificant Stews and such. But for a tiny bit like bacon and garlic,onions and eggs. Hmmmm. That money wasted. Please open windows . But it's your choice.

[@HzFvr]

Well worth it! 101°outside, A/C very expensive. Using slow cooker helps keep heat down in the house. I try to use stove & oven mostly in cooler/cold weather & then the heat cuts down on heating the house.

[@CassieDavis613]

Crockpot: about 20 cents electricity for the entire cooking time.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Sandy I did a measurement with a kill-a-watt to measure electricity usage of my pots and it's 32 cents for 8 hours on low. It's worth it for me for the bacon! 😂. For the rest, you're absolutely right and normally I load up the pot with other items, like I'd throw in potatoes to steam along with the eggs and garlic. But for the video I cooked them alone to give accurate cooking times. Not sure how I could fit in more with the onion, but you can bet if I could I would! 😅

[@20greeneyes20]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist well you are good for investigating being fugual. I didn't do the math it's just seemed wasteful. Maybe I'm the one that should use mine more . Lol I guess the time it took seemed extreme to me. I just want to get it done and over withfor just a little bit. Thanks for replying. I'm a fan. Learning a lot from you. Thanks

[@CassieDavis613]

electricity costs vary area to area. suspect it's higher in California--but that's still quite a crockpot savings. rates in my area are pretty good.

[@TrueMeridian]

btw, chewing gum while you chop onions will really help you avoid tears.

[@QuesttoFIRE]

😱😱😱🤯🤯

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

🙏☀️🤗 Happy weekend, Rebecca!

[@beckybohot5480]

Cook bacon in oven

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I do this in cold weather for sure. But during the summer it’s nice to be able to move this outside or in the garage to keep the heat out of the house!

[@jessicahartlein9600]

I’ve always been worried how much electricity will cost running slow cookers for prolonged period. If it will raise my electric bill not sure if it is worth it

[@Nyx773]

Google it

[@cathyxox3999]

Tkx

[@WilletteB]

Time to get out the slow cooker again.

[@ukuleonscotland674]

Those eggs looked rancid! Nice video though

[@susie.goodwin1356]

It looks the same as if you made hard boiled eggs and didn't rapidly cool them... They get that green tinge from the sulfur in the eggs. ✌

[@jawbaw6471]

What? You don't want your kitchen smelling like bacon?