Crock pot recommendations
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timothy
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BFletcher
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Definitely. We are doing yard work and I'm working on a Powerpoint presentation for tomorrow. With activity like that, I lose steam as the day progresses. Getting dinner started early in the day ensures I won't cop out and throw a frozen pizza in the oven near dinnertime.
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Jim C in Denver
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I like the crock pot for certain things -- chili, bolognese, carnitas, turkey stock after thanksgiving, braised brisket flat, caramelized onions.
After (spoiler alert!) Jack Pearson's demise a few years back, unattended crock pot safety was WIDELY discussed. The informed consensus is that, yes, you can leave your crock pot home alone. So long as it is relatively new, in good shape and used properly. Remember that Jack wasn't even cooking anything in his crock pot. He had an old garage sale cooker with a switch that was known to be faulty. Then he left it plugged in, empty, and right next to some flammable curtains.
Personally, I leave it on overnight no worries. And I use it during the day when we are coming and going. Probably not if the house is empty all day long, even though that should be quite safe.
After (spoiler alert!) Jack Pearson's demise a few years back, unattended crock pot safety was WIDELY discussed. The informed consensus is that, yes, you can leave your crock pot home alone. So long as it is relatively new, in good shape and used properly. Remember that Jack wasn't even cooking anything in his crock pot. He had an old garage sale cooker with a switch that was known to be faulty. Then he left it plugged in, empty, and right next to some flammable curtains.
Personally, I leave it on overnight no worries. And I use it during the day when we are coming and going. Probably not if the house is empty all day long, even though that should be quite safe.
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timothy
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I worry more about leaving my washer or dryer on. Had a lectric short on one of them in my utility room.
Almost lost the house. Thin hollow core door saved it from spreading but the real reason was the house was built in the 60's.
Wet wall went up to the attic with no fire/draft stop between floors. ( I live in a tri level) Neighbor saw the smoke coming out of my roof vents and called 911.
With fire stop the smoke would of been contained to the laundry room and the temps would of blasted thru that HC door and spread thru the house. Fire Marshall said we caught a break.
Almost lost the house. Thin hollow core door saved it from spreading but the real reason was the house was built in the 60's.
Wet wall went up to the attic with no fire/draft stop between floors. ( I live in a tri level) Neighbor saw the smoke coming out of my roof vents and called 911.
With fire stop the smoke would of been contained to the laundry room and the temps would of blasted thru that HC door and spread thru the house. Fire Marshall said we caught a break.
Scott Smith
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Once (at least 15 years ago now) I purchased a large box of steel cut oats in bulk online, probably around ten pounds. I had a system where I put the oats for my wife and I in the crock pot at night just before I went to bed. This makes delicious oats for breakfast without any worry about doing anything in the morning. A delicious and healthy win-win if you can stay committed to it.
I do remember that I had to also soak the crock pot after breakfast every day. I also recall that we had a cheap and small crock pot for this job. Starting late is also important - a crock pot will liquefy your breakfast if you leave it too long - a texture similar to watery instant oat meal.
I do remember that I had to also soak the crock pot after breakfast every day. I also recall that we had a cheap and small crock pot for this job. Starting late is also important - a crock pot will liquefy your breakfast if you leave it too long - a texture similar to watery instant oat meal.
Richard S
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The crock pot is one of the best inventions ever. Start dinner at 7:30am and come home in the dead of winter at 5:30pm and dinner is ready? Yes, I will sign up for that all winter long! I use mine for soup or chili, strictly in the winter months, say November-February. Hibernation in the Pacific NW is a real thing and to have something hot and tasty after working all day is a nice treat. The last few weeks I have been doing my "Seven minute soup". It takes seven minutes to prep and then I am off to work with the pot in the "low" setting. I use frozen chicken thighs, some potatoes (or rice or lentils) and veggies and chicken and vegetable broth and some spices...shred the chicken when I get home and add some crispy onions! Wallah! 
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Raymond Gatnor
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Agree 100% with this. That sounds like a good all around recipe. Do you put carrots or celery or other vegetables in it?The crock pot is one of the best inventions ever. Start dinner at 7:30am and come home in the dead of winter at 5:30pm and dinner is ready? Yes, I will sign up for that all winter long! I use mine for soup or chili, strictly in the winter months, say November-February. Hibernation in the Pacific NW is a real thing and to have something hot and tasty after working all day is a nice treat. The last few weeks I have been doing my "Seven minute soup". It takes seven minutes to prep and then I am off to work with the pot in the "low" setting. I use frozen chicken thighs, some potatoes (or rice or lentils) and veggies and chicken and vegetable broth and some spices...shred the chicken when I get home and add some crispy onions! Wallah!