I have just cooked a stew, but there is tonnes left so I want to let my
flatmates have it when they return from holiday tomorrow (in 24 hours
time). I also want it to be ready-to-eat when they get home.

I am wondering what the best procedure is. Should I put it in the slow
cooker now, and keep it warm until they return, or should I cool it in
the fridge now, and then blast it in the microwave tomorrow before
putting it in the slow cooker to keep hot?

Many thanks in advance.

wrote:
> I have just cooked a stew, but there is tonnes left so I want to let
> my flatmates have it when they return from holiday tomorrow (in 24
> hours time). I also want it to be ready-to-eat when they get home.
>
> I am wondering what the best procedure is. Should I put it in the
> slow cooker now, and keep it warm until they return, or should I cool
> it in the fridge now, and then blast it in the microwave tomorrow
> before putting it in the slow cooker to keep hot?
>
> Many thanks in advance.

Put it in the fridge. No need to blast it in the microwave; put it back in
the slow cooker about 3 hours on HIGH before they arrive. Should be fine by
the time they are ready to eat. If they show up late, check it and turn the
setting down to LOW.

Jill
Jill

Thanks for the response. The trouble is, I won't be at home 3 hours
before they arrive, I leave the house 8 hours before they get back and
then I'm out all day. So should I put it on low for those 8 hours, and
if so, is that straight from the fridge?

wrote:
> Thanks for the response. The trouble is, I won't be at home 3 hours
> before they arrive, I leave the house 8 hours before they get back and
> then I'm out all day. So should I put it on low for those 8 hours,
> and if so, is that straight from the fridge?

Yep, straight from the fridge should retard any "nasties" and then let it
cook on low for the 8 hours. Should be fine; but you might want to add more
broth or water to it (not sure how thick your stew is). I sure hope your
flat mates enjoy it! (I'm thinking of slow-cooked stew for Monday, thanks
for the idea!)

Jill