Stewing is a slower method of
cooking compared to simmering food is cooked in a covered saucepan or pot and
heat is transferred to the food through conduction and convection.
Stewing is used to soften tough
cuts of meats ,hard fruits such as pears and apples and pulses such as beans
and lentils.
An electric slow cooker is usually
used for stewing as it allows food to be cooked very slowly.