Put your ingredients into sealed mason jars, place them in your slow cooker with water to come halfway up the sides of the jars, and set to high. After an hour, turn the heat to low. The longer they go, the more the flavors will infuse, so think two hours for a subtle flavor or up to four for more intensity. Then you can just strain and store.
5. Keeping Things Warm
Consider your slow cooker an alternative warmer when your oven is occupied. Whether you’re dealing with a batch of sterilized canning jars that need to keep warm before filling, a pan of rolls out of the oven that you want warm on the dinner table, hot dog buns you want steamy soft, or a sauce or side dish that needs to be kept warm, the slow cooker can be a backup warmer.
Place a damp, clean towel on the bottom of the slow cooker, and stack whatever needs to be kept warm on top. Lay a clean, lint-free tea towel over the top and then seal with the lid, if needed, to prevent condensation dripping on the contents. Set to warm, a
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