Can carbs be absorbed by meat if cooked together?

[clogger]

I feel like this is a silly question, but I wan't to err on the side of caution. Also, I've searched the board and couldn't find a similar post. If I make a roast in a crockpot with carrots and potatoes (the latter two for my husband) will the meat absorb any carbs from the carrots and potatoes?

Thanks!

[mimom48183]

Not a silly question at all.. I actually was wondering the same thing.

[Jace]

Unfortunately, most carbohydrates are water soluble so yes you would have a higher carb count. Much like pasta would impart its starch to the water it's boiled in, so too will the potatoes impart their starch. As for exactly how much, it's quite hard to say as it depends on how many potatoes you put in etc...


~Far la bella figura!

[mimom48183]

Great! I just made a huge pork roast with potatoes and carrots. I guess I wont be eating anymore of it.

[Chicklady]

I'd rinse the sauce off my hunk and eat it!

[spazzyhilo]

For the future you can use radishes instead of potatoes - tastes exactly the same

[sallyseachange]

Carbs do leak, but I think (correct me if I'm wrong anyone) the leakage is minimal. Just don't have lashings of sauce if you've made stew with lots of carby ingredients, or, if still in induction scrape off the sauce and err on the side of caution.

Nice tip about the radishes Spazzy. I must try that!