I recently received a regular-sized crock pot for my birthday, but I only cook for one. I know they make smaller ones, but I can't exchange the one i have. Is it okay to cook small portions in the big crock pot? Would I use the same recipes at the same heat and time setings?
2007-09-29 11:33:41 · 8 answers · asked by Eileen 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Look at the serving size for the recipe and cook what you know you can eat, and the same heat settings applies, but time may be less
If you make a stew- YUMM you can always freeze it .
2007-09-29 11:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a seven quart and like you I've had the same question . The way I see it since the heating coils are on the side of the unit if the pot is not properly filled the ceramic insert might crack from the heat So the lowest fill i use is half way up??Crock pots are so inexpensive why don't you get one designed for 1-2 portions?? The best crock is a All-Clad i don't know if they make a small one. Good Luck
2007-09-29 13:33:21 · answer #2 · answered by ken G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use my crock pot all of the time. I can put any cut of meat in it and at the end of the day it is a hot tender dinner. You can do your brisket on the stove in a pot, in the oven, or marinate it and put it on a grill. The grill needs to be low and slow. If not it will be so tough that no one will be able to eat it. You can look online at all of the things that you can cook in a crock pot. From dips, entrees, desserts, and many more things. You can also have fun and try new recipies on your own.
2016-04-06 07:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. But there may be times when you should cut down on the cook time because your working with heat at a larger capacity, You'll have to experiment with that but soon you'll know your crock pot and will be able to better judge the temp.
2007-09-29 11:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by buckskinbabydoll♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will do the same as cooking smaller potions, but keep it on low and for a hour longer.
i also cook for one, some times cooking for one is trial and error but this works great for me. good luck.
2007-09-29 11:56:05 · answer #5 · answered by yelnatssac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sides will heat unevenly and may break the side.
Read the directions they should tell what is recomended.
2007-09-29 11:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Robert F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can
try a Stew or a Vegable Soup or something that that.
2007-09-29 11:42:15 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia Honeycutt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-09-29 11:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋