When you sear meat, it browns the outside and gives the meat increased flavor and great texture. It builds up a layer of fond—the browned residue on the pan—that you can incorporate right into your entree or a flavorful sauce to go with it. With the Slow Cooker Stand and the Rockcrok® Everyday Pan or Dutch Oven, you can sear meat in the same dish you slow cook.
Since the Rockcrok® Everyday Pan and Dutch Oven fit into the stand, you don’t have to lose that delicious fond when transferring meat to the slow cooker. You can transfer the whole pot! No need to miss out on that flavor the next time you braise beef or brown chicken before adding to your slow cooker recipes.
You can also saute your mirepoix right in the same pan that’ll hit the stand. Onions, celery, and carrots are the building blocks of flavor, and cooking them right in the pot you’ll slow cook in is the perfect base for starting soups, stews, roasts, and more. Don’t leave the flavor behind on your stovetop!