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Reducing stock amount in stew to adapt for slow cook, but wanting to add more veg than stated in the recipe—should I still reduce the stock?
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Reducing stock amount in stew to adapt for slow cook, but wanting to add more veg than stated in the recipe—should I still reduce the stock?


Following this Irish Beef and Guinness Stew recipe and it's the first time I've slow cooked instead of on the stove or oven!

The recipe calls for 3 cups of chicken stock, with an addendum of just 2 cups if slow cooking.

If I'm planning to add an additional serving of veg (potato, if that matters), should I still reduce the stock amount?

by beebee3beebee

2 Comments

  1. Booboodelafalaise

    Yes. Reduce it to two cups.

    If it looks dry once it’s finished, it’s easy to add more liquid. It’s much harder to instantly get rid of liquid.

  2. Bmat70

    Yes cut back on the liquid as suggested. The potatoes won’t absorb much. Or since it’s the first time trying the recipe just cut back by a half cup. You can always thicken the liquid later if needed. And by cutting back by just half a cup you won’t need to worry.

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