If my stew cooks 10-12 hours on low OR 5-6 hours on high what do I do to cook it in 8-9 hours?

Question

Do I turn it on high first and then switch to low about an hour later or do I turn it on low first for about 7 hours and turn on to high for the last hour or so?

My crock-pot only has low or high... I hate that, but I think most are like that...

Answer 1

Put it on high for the first hour, so it comes up to temperature faster, and then put it on low. for the remaining time.

Answer 2

crank it on hi.if you are using raw vegs and cut the meat in 1/2 inch cubes.
since you are at home check the vegs every once in a while and if they're done turn it to low.
you can't ruin a stew if there's enough liquid.
thanks to both you and your husband.
i'm a bachelor and have learned that anything will fill you up.
and that's all food is for.

Answer 3

turn the burner to medium.

(In between low and high)

Answer 4

just cook it on low, it will be done enough in 8 hrs anyway.

Answer 5

medium-low