about what features it should have. I'm seeing that some have only "Off, Low, High" and some say how many hours it will take to cook at the various settings, or maybe that's actually just the amount of time it will stay on before it cuts off. It's a bit confusing. If any crockpot owners can help me as far as what I should look for in a crockpot, I'd really appreciate it. I'll probably use it for beans, soups, pot roasts, etc.
2006-10-28 16:57:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Well, I did get a Rival Smart Pot and initiated it yesterday with a roast, potatoes, and carrots--fantastic! All your answers were so right on that I can't just vote for one so am putting it to popular vote. Thanks everybody.
2006-10-31 01:31:26 · update #1
Hey Granny;
I have 3. One for when I am out and 1 I use for over night, There is also one called a slow cooker that I use for rice only. The first and foremost that you need to consider is that it is sturdy and has a thick pot that is removable, for cleaning. the ones with the automatic timers to me are that it is more thing to go wrong
I would go to www.foodnetwork.com and ask. the Best one I have was the cheapest. It is by Hamilton beech and I think it cost about $20. Have had it fro about 3 years ,It has off,warm low and high. If you go to the web site and type in slow cookers then hit topics that will get you any thing you would like to know including recipes
best of luck
2006-10-28 17:25:17 · answer #1 · answered by SMILEY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just got a brand new crockpot today for my birthday and I love it already. It's a rival brand crock pot, and it has the off, low and hi settings as well as a warm setting.When you buy the rival crockpots, it usually comes with a booklet full of tips, facts and recipes for use with the crockpot. Once you're used to your crockpot, i'm sure you'll love it just as much as I love mine. My favorite thing about a crockpot is being able to toss in all your ingredients (for the most part), turning it on high and being able to walk away for hours and having dinner ready when you are! And I also recommend getting a crockpot with the removable stoneware part so that cleanup is easier..you can remove it from the heating element and place it in the sink and fill with hot soapy water and let it soak if necessary.
2006-10-29 00:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Freespiritseeker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rival has a great crockpot out that has an automatic setting so after the cooking time is up it will go to warming mode so it does not over cook. This is great for stews, roasts, just about everything. I had leftover macaroni noodles and I put them in my crockpot with cream and velveeta while we were doing yard work and when we were done we had a nice hot meal waiting for us.
2006-10-29 00:03:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had several crock pots and they come with those settings.
As far as I know they don't turn off on their own but may in the newer models.
What I do is put the ingredients in the crock the early morning and put to high for all day and then it is done when you get home.
I have never had a problem.
I think the best method is to make sure all power cords are free from other things and the crock is on the middle of the counter as to let it breath. Also don't over fill the crock w/liquid as it may overflow.
2006-10-29 00:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Rival "Smart Pot" that turns the power to warm (low) after the initial cooking time has been reached. It's oval shaped so it holds a chicken and vegetables with no problem at all and a nice roast fits easily.
I've really enjoyed using it and I recommend it highly.
2006-10-29 00:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by all_classy_bitof_sassy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of them have a high and low setting. And if you buy one made by rival, most of them have a removable inside. That's a deiffinite need. YOu also need a plug, a lid, a recipe book, even though you will buy another book, because the basic one tehy come with is limited. You can use it for beans, soup, desserts, pot roast, mac and cheese, even baked beans.
2006-10-29 00:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my crockpot. I use it for roasts, casseroles and it works excellent every time. There is nothing like coming home from a hard day at work and supper is already to go. I had a big (6L) one when the kids were at home. They have now moved out and I have a small one for the two of us. I love it.
2006-10-29 00:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by barb c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do need off, lo, and hi. Crockpot stays on, at whatever heat you select, until you shut it off, but the heat is low enough to be safe for long periods.
If you can afford it, get one where you can remove the crock itself from the electric part, for cleaning.
p.s. you will enjoy the dinners made this way.
2006-10-29 00:06:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-29 00:08:03 · answer #9 · answered by Funnel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pork roast my mom makes it it is delish. what she does is puts pork rost potatoes carrots celery pepper garlic ans a little bit of onion she puts it on high for about 7-8 hours
2006-10-29 00:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by I Love Emos!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋