The slow cooker is a miracle appliance.
Pop in ingredients, walk away, and hours later — dinner practically makes itself.
But not everything belongs in that warm, bubbling pot.
Some foods turn out rubbery, mushy, or even unsafe when cooked low and slow for hours.
And others?
They just ruin the whole dish.
To save your meals (and your appetite), here are 11 foods you should never put in a slow cooker — plus smarter swaps to keep your recipes delicious and foolproof. 💛
❌ 1. Dairy (Milk, Cream, Cheese, Sour Cream)
Why: Dairy tends to curdle, separate, or turn grainy under long, slow heat — especially if boiled.
