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- Price range: $10 to $200
- Developed by: Rival Industries
- Debuted: Early 1970s
- Cooks dishes containing water at low temperatures
- Also known as a Crock-Pot
- Warning: Do not use with kidney beans; may cause food poisoning
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A slow cooker is a stand alone counter top appliance that cooks food slowly over a period of several hours. It has a large capacity and is convenient for working families. If set up in the morning the slow cooker will have dinner ready by the evening.
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Pre-cooking vegetables and meat by searing, will save on cooking time and add flavor to the finished meal.Consider buying a slow cooker liner for easier clean up.
Do not cook kidney beans in the slow cooker; they require high temperatures to destroy naturally occurring toxins.
Be careful to follow the recipes cooking time as overcooked food tends to be bland. There isn't much risk of burning with a slow cooker because of the low heat.
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Slow Cooker Questions
Is it unsafe to cook chili in a slow cooker without browning the meat first? 4 AnswersAlthough I agree with shakespearegeek, I would add that grease/fat usually float to the top, and can be carefully skimmed away. IMO, browning's primary purpose ... read more
Does anyone know of a stainless steel slow cooker AND a stainless panini press? 4 AnswersYou will find the following websites quite helpful in helping you evaluate the best stainless steel interior cookers. Also included you will find their prices a... read more
Can you share your favorite slow cooker recipes? 2 AnswersMy husband and I like Louisiana Red Beans and Rice from Allrecipes.com:1 pound dried red beans, soaked overnight6-10 cups water (I put as much as will fit in my... read more
Slow times at Mahalo.... 4 AnswersI have periods when I'm more enthused, and periods when I'm less enthused. What gets me less enthused is if things don't live up to my expectations, for example... read more
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Today is an epic food win. After a shitty treadmill run, it's slow cooker brisket time with stubbs BBQ sauce. Hot dayum!
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@mrsmcporkchop just got a slow cooker cook book & everything she makes is gluten free. are u allergic to gluten?
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Food for Thought: Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches http://www.kitchn.com.au/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-sandwiches/
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hubby really outdid himself: slow-cooker pork ribs, roasted butternut squash, quioa pilaf.
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