Crock pots
#138664 - 01/14/05 08:05 PM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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I want to invest in a crockpot to make some of these recipes. I work and it would be so nice to have a dinner waiting for me.
Question is what size to get. What size do most of the recipes call for? I live alone so only cooking for myself, but if I made these recipes I could also freeze the leftovers.
Or doesn't the size really matter? I've seen them from 2 quarts to 6 quarts and need one that will accomidate these recipes. Thanks
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I'd recommend a medium-sized one for the leftover factor. Just make sure that the cooking pot itself is removable from the heating element for cleaning purposes. I don't even know if they still make the old-fashioned kind that you can't remove, but they are a pain to clean.
Have fun - they're great! It's so nice to come home to dinner all made.
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Is medium considered 3 quart or 6 quart. I'm sort of dumb with cooking altogether. This will be a new skill!
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~ Beth
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Hi Beth!
Here's one for you to try... Rival 3-qt Slow Cooker
I have two slow cookers, and this is the one I mainly use. 3 qts is about average for most recipes (the recipes that require more generally say to use a bigger one). This one is especially good because you can remove the interior part because it's stonewear. That and most Targets and WalMarts carry it. Hope this helps you.
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Now once I get one I can try Casey infamous Potato Chowder soup.  I have all the ingredients, just needed the appliance.
I noticed you had quite a few yummy recipes listed too! I'm so excited to start cooking.
BTW did you ever get a timer for yours? When I was doing a search on crock pots to try and find the answer to size question, I ran across a link on timing in case you couldn't be home by the time the recipe was done. Which will be the case for me. Or does yours have a built in timer? I can't remember from the post.
Thanks again
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~ Beth
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I remember that thread, but I can't remember if I needed a timer or not. You see, I have one with a timer and one without. A timer is a perfect tool to use though.
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
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Here is mine and I love it!!
Rival® 6-Quart Crock-Pot® Smart-Pot™ Slow Cooker
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Hey Shell!
I have that same one too and it burns my food! Do you have that problem??
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Quote:
Hey Shell!
I have that same one too and it burns my food! Do you have that problem??
No, I don't....
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Re: Crock pots
#139131 - 01/16/05 04:00 PM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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Loc: Northern NY
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That's weird. I have a much older hand-me-down version of the 6 qt and it has never burned my food either. 
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