I got one for Christmas-- it's very cute but way small. I heard that they cook VERY slowly, even for crock pots. If I have a recipe for a normal-sized crock pot, how should I adjust that for the baby-sized?
2007-01-16 13:46:02 · 11 answers · asked by reba 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
They are not meant for cooking at all. They are meant for keeping cheese dips warm and melty. I don't believe it will actually cook a piece of meat properly.
If you are talking about the 16 oz one, it is for dips.http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=12977727
2007-01-16 13:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by chefcherie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are two different "small crockpots" sold.
The most common one you see nowadays is very small and used for fondues, etc.... don't know how hot it gets, or if that temperature is high enough to be safe for having meat sitting in it a long time.
OTOH, there are also real mini-slow cookers ("crockpots") which are a little larger... I've had one for years and love it (it's made by Rival, and called Crockette). I cook flank steak and other small-ish things in it all the time, and it cooks in the same amt. of time as my larger one. It's harder to find those nowadays though, and even harder to get one with a *removable* ceramic pot which is easier to wash than the ones that come as one piece.
If you don't still have the insert that came with your version, look up its name on the web and you should get more info on what you can use it for. . . amazon.com is a good way to find out info about all kinds of products too (in the Customer Reviews under the basic info on the product's page).
Diane B.
2007-01-17 00:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Diane B. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've only used mine for making dips and such (that's what they are intended for). A stew/soup would take a LOT longer as they do not get as hot. Just cut the recipe in half and add an hour or two more of cooking time. You'll know what you did wrong after the first try.
You should really spend $20 and get a full-sized one, though.
2007-01-16 21:55:18 · answer #3 · answered by BrewMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How small is it? I had a 4 qt one and it worked fine. It was great for cooking a couple of chicken breasts.
The very small ones are good for keeping things warm but not for cooking. For dips etc.
2007-01-16 21:53:53 · answer #4 · answered by Christina H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought they were more for cheese fondues and things like that, given the latest fondue craze? Not overly helpful, but that's all I thought they're good for!
2007-01-16 21:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Baby boy arrived March 7th! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the really small ones are mainly just for dips
(keeping cheese melted for dipping chips)
put some water in it and heat it for one hour - check the temp and see if it gets hot enough
2007-01-16 22:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by KIZZ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
they work the same just smaller in size, they re meant for one or a couple of ppl only, perfect for newlyweds
2007-01-16 22:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by whateverbabe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the small ones are maily for warming dips..not for cooking in.
2007-01-17 02:07:37 · answer #8 · answered by KarenS 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Great, fill it ,go to work and dinner is ready by the time you get back ..
2007-01-16 22:06:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have one. and love it .put my meal in it and turn it on when i get home from work my house is full of the wonerfull mean smell and ready to eat. alls you have to do is just cut back on the recipe its so easy. you will love it once you see what it can do.
2007-01-16 22:00:04 · answer #10 · answered by geddescindy52 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋