Can I put raw bacon in crock pot?

Mince up all your raw bacon and load into the stock pot. Cover it and set it on low. Walk away. Come back a few hours later and stir with a perforated spoon.

How long does it take to cook bacon in a slow cooker?

Put the bacon into the slow cooker and pour the liquid over. Cook on low heat for 8 hours . (I did mine overnight). After cooking strain the juices from the meat and boil these up in a saucepan to reduce down to a thicker syrupy liquid.

Should you cook bacon before putting in slow cooker?

If crispiness is non-negotiable, the bacon should be cooked prior to being added to the slow cooker . Or, as another commenter suggested, the bacon should be added to the soup about halfway through the cooking time instead of at the beginning.

What happens when you slow cook bacon?

However, the results may not be as crispy as traditional oven-baking or pan-frying methods. To cook bacon in a slow-cooker overnight, you can place the bacon in a single layer on the bottom of the slow-cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours. The slow and low heat will result in a more tender and chewy texture .

When not to cook bacon?

How To Tell If Bacon Has Gone Bad Smell: Any off or sour smells are a good indicator that the bacon isn't safe to eat. ... Slime: If your bacon is slimy, it's a sure sign that bacteria are present and spreading on the meat. ... Discoloration: Green, grey, or brown discoloration means that the bacon is no longer safe to eat. More items... Dec 20, 2023

Does meat need to be submerged in slow cooker?

To keep a pot roast from drying out, your slow cooker needs liquid to create a moist environment, and that can include meat or vegetable stock, wine or water. This doesn't mean the meat should be submerged ; a cup or two of liquid will be enough, since the cooker is covered and liquids stay trapped inside.

Is it safe to cook raw meat in a slow cooker?

Yes, if you use them correctly . The slow cooker cooks foods slowly at a low temperature, generally between 170 and 280 degrees F, over several hours. The combination of direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking and steam, destroys bacteria making the slow cooker a safe process for cooking foods.

Is it safe to cook raw meat on low in Crock-Pot?

The low heat helps less expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking and steam created within the tightly-covered container combine to destroy bacteria and make the slow cooker a safe process for cooking foods .

Will bacon stay crisp in Crock-Pot?

To Keep Bacon Warm All Morning… Use your slow cooker. To keep bacon strips crisp in a Crock-Pot, just set it to warm, give the insert a spritz of cooking spray and pop the bacon in . You can also use a chafing dish and serve the bacon buffet-style if you're cooking for a crowd.

Will a Crock-Pot cook raw meat?

Kornblum tells SELF that while, yes, you technically can slow-cook with raw meat , you won't get your best results this way. You'll have better luck in the flavor department if you sear it first— browning adds a nice, caramelized depth to the dish.

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Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf – Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds!

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Aunt Lou here.

When I saw this recipe in Gooseberry Patch’sSlow-Cooker Christmas Favorites, I knew I was going to add bacon. Who can resist a Bacon Ranch Meatloaf?!

I’m all about cooking with ranch…be it with ranch dip, ranch dip mix, ranch dressing…whatever…I love me a good ranch recipe. Don’t believe me? Here are some of my favorites…Crock Pot Cheesy Ranch Potatoes,BBQ Ranch Stuffed Cheddar Burgers,Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops,Creamy Ranch Crock Pot Potatoes,Crock Pot Chicken Wing Dip,Crispy Ranch Pork Chops,Easy Ranch Burgers,All-In-One Bacon Cheese Turkey Burgers…you get the idea. I like ranch. 🙂

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Cookin’ Cris’ Dishes: Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Meatloaf

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Even though I love ranch, it never dawned on me to use it in a meatloaf! What a great idea! I just had to try it.

When I started pulling out all my ingredients, I saw that we had a pack of bacon in the fridge. The lightbulb went off in my head that bacon would be the perfect compliment and so this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf was born!

Now we found a great deal on a 3 lb pack of ground beef, so I adjusted the ingredients to fit having 3 lbs of ground beef. It is great for feeding a crowd…or Michael’s huge appetite!

Ingredients for Bacon Ranch Meatloaf Crock Pot Recipe

3 eggs beaten
1 1/4 c milk
4 slices of bread torn into small pieces
1 1/2 t salt
3/4 t pepper
3/4 c ketchup plus extra to squirt on the top
3 lbs ground beef
1/2 c onion diced
2-1 oz pkg ranch dressing mix
3 pieces of bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

How to Make Meatloaf in a Crock Pot

Mix together your eggs, milk, bread, salt and pepper in a very large bowl and let set for 20 minutes
Add 3/4 c ketchup, ground beef, onion and ranch mix
Mix well
Form into a mound or loaf (depending on the type of slow cooker you are using) and top with desired amount of ketchup
Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, switch to low and cook for additional 7 hours
Top with crumbled bacon just before serving

Notes on Bacon Ranch Meatloaf Recipe

This recipe is altered from one found inGooseberry Patch’sSlow-Cooker Christmas Favorites.
For this delicious Bacon Ranch Meatloaf, I used my new 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot. As you can see from the pictures, it worked beautifully! If you don’t have one of these awesome new crocks, you will want to use at least a 5 or 6-quart crock since it is so large.
As with any of our recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline and shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

Printable Recipe for Bacon Ranch Meatloaf

Bacon Ranch Meatloaf {Crock Pot}

Do you love bacon? Do you love Ranch? You have got to try this Bacon Ranch Meatloaf – Crock Pot Style! This twist on the classic comfort food has everyone asking for seconds.

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Ingredients

3 eggs beaten
1.25 cups milk
4 slices bread torn into small pieces
1.5 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoons pepper
3/4 cups ketchup plus extra to squirt on the top
3 lbs ground beef
1/2 cups onion diced
2 oz ranch dressing mix (2-1 oz pkgs)
3 pieces bacon cooked crisp and crumbled

Instructions

Mix together your eggs, milk, bread, salt and pepper in a very large bowl and let set for 20 minutes
Add 3/4 c ketchup, ground beef, onion and ranch mix
Mix well
Form into a mound or loaf (depending on the type of slow cooker you are using) and top with desired amount of ketchup
Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, switch to low and cook for additional 7 hours
Top with crumbled bacon just before serving

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Notes

This recipe is altered from one found inGooseberry Patch’sSlow-Cooker Christmas Favorites.
For this delicious Bacon Ranch Meatloaf, I used my new 9 x13 casserole slow cooker made by Crock Pot. As you can see from the pictures, it worked beautifully! If you don’t have one of these awesome new crocks, you will want to use at least a 5 or 6-quart crock since it is so large.
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As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Finally, all slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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Timothy Woods says
December 27, 2021 at 10:31 pm

Hello!
Just wanted to let you know that my wife and I tried this recipe the other night. It so happens that my inlaws were there too. They like the recipe so much that they ask for the leftovers to go!
Anyways, thanks a lot for sharing this. Excited to send the next recipe here to my wife.
Have a great day!
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Kelly Jean Roth says
April 29, 2021 at 9:20 am

Is there a low-carb substitute for the bread if you’re doing Keto?
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- Aunt Lou says
  April 29, 2021 at 2:50 pm
  
  We haven’t tested this with a low carb substitute, but we will add it to our list to try!
Carol Neighbors says
May 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

First, I don’t have a large crock pot so I was wondering, instead of halving the recipe, if I cut the meatloaf in half, and freeze the other half for later use.
Second, can I cook the bacon but add to the meat mixture instead of adding to top after baking.
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- Aunt Lou says
  June 2, 2020 at 3:35 pm
  
  Hi Carol!
  I haven’t tried either one of those, but think both could work. If you give those ideas a try, let me know how it turns out!
  ~Aunt Lou
Danielle says
March 4, 2018 at 9:55 am

I don’t like ketchup, Can I use BBQ sauce as an alternative? I’m not sure what else would be good.
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- Aunt Lou says
  March 9, 2018 at 10:34 am
  
  Hi Danielle!
  Although I haven’t tried this recipe with BBQ sauce, it sounds like a great alternative to me! Let me know how it turns out!
  Aunt Lou
- Maggie says
  May 26, 2020 at 4:08 am
  
  I use tomato sauce in my regular meatloaf.
Annie. Wright says
February 25, 2017 at 4:30 pm

Made this last week and it was delicious. My son, who hates onions in anything, went back for seconds. Definitely a keeper.
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- Cris says
  February 26, 2017 at 6:30 pm
  
  So glad you guys enjoyed it Annie!
Marsha Baker says
May 16, 2015 at 7:13 pm

I’m with you…I’m crazy wild about ranch dressing, and enjoy it on so many things, but DUH….had not thought to add it to meatloaf either. Thanks for sharing this – can’t wait to try it. Meatloaf is one of my favorite meals too! Perfect combo.
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- Cris says
  May 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm
  
  Definitely let us know what you think Marsha! Thanks for stopping by!!
Diane says
May 16, 2015 at 11:57 am

I have tried a few of your recipes for the crock pot but am wondering if you have anything that feeds 1 person not an army. I made the chicken & rice and I’m going to be eating this for days. Can you at least advise how to cut down the recipes? I would really appreciate it.
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- Cris says
  May 21, 2015 at 1:16 pm
  
  Diane-
  Have you tried cutting the casseroles or dishes in half after cooking and freezing them for later? Also, you might try cooking half a recipe in a smaller slow cooker. Smaller portions do best in smaller units– 4 qts or less. Hope that helps!

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