I'm thinking about buying a slow cooker/crock pot. I'm Indian so of course I cook Indian food, it just seems a little easier for me to throw everything together at once and give myself a break. Anyone here have a recommendation for a good one?
Food Anyone here uses slow cookers/crock pots?
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I have had my Rival 6QT for about 10 years now. It is great for making roasts, and I use it all the time for chili. A slow cooker is great for cheaper cuts of meat, it really softens them.
I generally sear the meat in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker, it gives it a better flavor and removes most of the fat. I made the mistake once of putting a rather fatty roast in without searing it, or removing a lot of the fat. It all melted off while cooking and everything was greasy.
I generally sear the meat in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker, it gives it a better flavor and removes most of the fat. I made the mistake once of putting a rather fatty roast in without searing it, or removing a lot of the fat. It all melted off while cooking and everything was greasy.
They are absolutely safe! I made a pot roast with mine not too long ago and set it on slow (6-8 hrs) and went out with DH and DS's and when we came home dinner was already waiting for us! I plan to use it more too now that the cooler weather is coming and it's great for warm, comfort food!
Thanks for answering! I think I'll go ahead and get one this weekend. It seems like such a convenient way to cook dinner since I never feel like cooking anyway. LOL!They are absolutely safe! I made a pot roast with mine not too long ago and set it on slow (6-8 hrs) and went out with DH and DS's and when we came home dinner was already waiting for us! I plan to use it more too now that the cooler weather is coming and it's great for warm, comfort food!
I hear ya!
A lot of times I don't feel like cooking too and a crockpot is so easy, it practically cooks the meal for us. Good luck!There are tons and tons of crockpot cookbooks. Check out your local library. One good contemporary one is "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook."
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My DH and I went to the mall today and I was all set to buy a slow cooker, but the only one we saw at Williams Sonoma was something like $400!
Bloomies had one made by Cuisinart, but for some reason it didn't seem "right". I'll go on-line later tonight and see if I can't find the Rival brand that so many of you helpful posters use.
Bloomies had one made by Cuisinart, but for some reason it didn't seem "right". I'll go on-line later tonight and see if I can't find the Rival brand that so many of you helpful posters use.