5. Rice
Rice turns into a sticky, gluey mess in the slow cooker. It absorbs too much liquid and becomes unpleasantly mushy.
Better alternative: Cook rice separately on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. For a “one-pot” feel, place cooked rice at the bottom of the bowl and ladle the stew or curry over the top.
6. Red and New Potatoes (Waxy Varieties)
Waxy potatoes like red, new, or fingerling potatoes hold their shape well in the slow cooker, but starchy potatoes like russets can turn mealy and break
