Crock Pot, a love letter.
Ah, doh! Thought it was fixed. The semi-colon was causing bad things to happen. Thanks!
Is this the same one that Costco is selling this month for $24.99? (Which includes a smaller “little crock” for whatever?) Same one? Yes?
[QUOTE=uskrewed, post:19, topic:333387]
Correct amazon link
This is the same crock pot but with an added bonus dipper pot. Got a bad review.
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That review is talking about a seal and a gasket which sounds more like a pressure cooker… I don’t think they reviewed the right item?
They say crock pot in their post. Also, the lids themselves have a lip at the edge to keep the pot sealed and the heat/moisture in.
Years back, we had a pressure cooker. First meal cooked in it, and it never released its pressure. We took it back to Best Products (catalog store on par with Service Merchandise) that evening. NOTHING they tried could release it. Even got the manager involved, who brought out a sledge hammer.
We ended up getting a full refund, and they were going to send it back to the manufacturer, beaten up handles and all, and still with our dinner inside.
Does the timer allowed for a delayed start as well or just a timed shutoff?
My doctor said a semi-colon would cause bad things to happen.
I would love to buy one but there is one thing I don’t understand. Will someone enlighten me…
The idea of putting all the ingredients in the pot the night before to make a nice pot of stew is very appealing. All you need do is push a button before you go to work in the morning and by the time you get home, the stew is ready to eat. What I don’t understand is how can you get the meat to be nice and tender without turning the vegetables into baby food? Oh yes, please don’t tell me you need to put the vegetables in at different times.
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That review is talking about a seal and a gasket which sounds more like a pressure cooker… I don’t think they reviewed the right item?
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If it’s anything like the slow cooker I have, it has a rubber seal on the lid.
No issues here, BTW.
Since it’s not stirred, the veggies stay intact while they’re cooked. They will be soft, but so will the meat, so it works out pretty well, actually.
Well, there’s no picture or model number on Costco’s website, and it’s out of stock and they won’t be getting any in.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11681333
I assume that’s why you didn’t link, you can’t really say “it’s cheaper elsewhere” if they don’t have any to sell. But it didn’t stop you from snidely asking “Is this the same one? It includes a bonus thing. Same one? Yes??”
Which, honestly, comes off as pretty rude.
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That review is talking about a seal and a gasket which sounds more like a pressure cooker… I don’t think they reviewed the right item?
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No it’s right. I have a similar one. The newer models don’t have a lid that clunks down on the pottery - they have a gasket that essentially seals it onto the crock, and some (as in the first bad amazon link) have two clasps that lock so you can carry it with you to a “potluck dinner”.
I love my new crockpot (same style, different manufacturer) for cooking purposes, but the amazon reviewer is correct - I am worried about the seal. It retains an odor no matter how much I hand wash/soak it (odor as in it continues to smell like the last meal I prepared and sometimes that’s just gross). So I’m not sure how I feel about its resiliency yet.
However, I paid $25 more for mine, which is essentialy the same thing. I don’t think the Crock-Pot Brand is at the top of the list anymore. They lost their popularity once they quit making them round and avocado green (to match the other kitchen appliances) in the 1970’s.
I believe this is the same product from the Crock-Pot website. http://www.crock-pot.com/Product.aspx?cid=113&pid=8858 It is regularily $54.99 on sale there for $49.99.
Once I find out the size of the one I lent to my brother I’ll probably get it. The one I have is just too small. Six quarts sounds pretty good.
I always check Amazon reviews before wooting, just to see what others have to say.
A very similar model is getting horrid reviews for cooking too hot, but what is most alarming is that reviewers are saying that lead can leach into your food. Ack!
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Is this the same one that Costco is selling this month for $24.99? (Which includes a smaller “little crock” for whatever?) Same one? Yes?
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Yes I bought this a year or two ago with the mini one for less. I think there was a rebate. The exact same one. Makes great applesauce. Just made some yummy carnitas as well. Lentil soup too. Homemade dog food too.
Tried using the mini as a potpourri which worked but there is no on/off switch so not as useful. It would be perfect for fondue or warm dip.
Can you set the digital control on this so it cooks at a certain temperature and for a certain length of time? I need more information!
This would make a great gift to any newly married young couple. We received one as a wedding gift and have used it what seems like hundreds of times.
Thank you! Too bad I already have a CrockPot and hardly ever used it…not a bad deal at all!
Has any one used a Crock-Pot for turkey?
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Can you set the digital control on this so it cooks at a certain temperature and for a certain length of time? I need more information!
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This one appears to just be a timer. The ones that go by temperature would have an external probe.
BTW, know that slow cookers these days are not as slow as the slow cookers of yore. Due to food safety concerns, new slow cookers heat up much faster and stays at a higher temperature. If you have slow cooker recipes from like the 70’s, you may be disappointed by the results in a new slow cooker.