What is the difference between a crock pot and a slow cooker?
781956
Crock pot is a brand name. They probably made the first slow cooker, so the name stuck. Many people call a refridgerator a "fridgidaire" for the same reason. Crock pot probably makes other things than slow cookers now, such as the small crock pot for entertaining that was popular this Christmas.
781957
Crock Pot is actually the brand name of the original slow cooker (still made today). Since the patents ran out many years ago on the design and function, many companies now make slow cookers, but they can't call them a crock pot due to legal issues that may arise.
781958
A sloe cooker has heating elements that only come from the bottom, a crock pot the heat comes from the sides which creates more moisture for the food.
781959
Crock Pot is the name brand of at slow cooker. Just like Pepsi and Coke are types of cola
781960
Crock-Pot is a popular brand of slow cooker. Just as some people refer to all tissues as Kleenex or bandage strips as Band-Aids, it is not uncommon for some people to use the name Crock-Pot to refer to slow cookers in general.
617465
I have not been a big user of slow cookers, however I have used the slow cook setting to make chicken stock and bone soup; also rice.
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Hi, I have the Hamilton Beach 33140 oval slow cooker. It doesn't come with recipes, but it does have guidelines to use the slow cooker. If you follow the exact guidelines, your food cooks faster than stated, so check after 2 hours on high. Enjoy.
1300422
I believe neither of those options would be wise or healthy for the crock. Better to warm the slow cooker in advance of what you wish to cook, with an amount of water in it.
1475397
Pat, the numbers are only a dial position indicator. This slow cooker is continuously variable from a "keep warm" heat right up to "hard boil". With a little tweaking you can find the perfect simmer position. It's the perfect cooker, far above the older switched low, medium and high cookers.G
2165549
You can absolutely bake bread and desserts in this slow cooker! Check out our recipes at http://www.crock-pot.com/stories?cgid=recipes.
1032131
Yes, I believe so. The inner pan is more or less a dutch oven pan. You don't even have to use the slow cooker if you choose not to because you can completely cook the food in the inner pan on your stove top.
561347
I just use it to reheat food. I don't believe you're supposed to cook in it. It is different from a slow cooker.
965572
Slow cookers cook things slow only; whereas the Nesco 6 qt. Roaster cooks not only a slow cooker, but you can also cook things up to 425 to 450 degrees. That's the big difference. Hope this helps answer your question.
1585411
I have only used it to keep dips warm and don't feel the size of the crock pots lends itself to doing more than that... If you want something to use as a slow cooker, my sister-in-law got one that is a little larger (the three crock pots are oval) and I'm pretty sure it would work well.
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This is really not a slow cooker or (crock pot) it actually cooks fast. It is like the big roasters you might use to roast a turkey, but the right size for a large chicken. Roasts turn out wonderful, but you wouldn't want to put one on in the morning before work like in a slow cooker though. Think of it like a small oven or roaster. My favorite thing to do is put a whole frozen chicken (4-5lbs) in the roaster with salt pepper and whatever favorite seasonings, set the temp at 350 and in 1hr and 15 min it is moist tender and delicious very close to the rotisserie chicken you get at the store. I use mine at least 3-4 times a week. This is really not a slow cooker or (crock pot) it actually cooks fast. It is like the big roasters you might use to roast a turkey, but the right size for a large chicken. Roasts turn out wonderful, but you wouldn't want to put one on in the morning before work like in a slow cooker though. Think of it like a small oven or roaster. My favorite thing to do is put a whole frozen chicken (4-5lbs) in the roaster with salt pepper and whatever favorite seasonings, set the temp at 350 and in 1hr and 15 min it is moist tender and delicious very close to the rotisserie chicken you get at the store.... » Read More This is really not a slow cooker or (crock pot) it actually cooks fast. It is like the big roasters you might use to roast a turkey, but the right size for a large chicken. Roasts turn out wonderful, but you wouldn't want to put one on in the morning before work like in a slow cooker though. Think of it like a small oven or roaster. My favorite thing to do is put a whole frozen chicken (4-5lbs) in the roaster with salt pepper and whatever favorite seasonings, set the temp at 350 and in 1hr and 15 min it is moist tender and delicious very close to the rotisserie chicken you get at the store. I use mine at least 3-4 times a week. « Show Less
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Susan, this crock pot does not come with a recipe book. However, there are several books listed on line with recipes expressly for the crock pot. I ordered Gooseberry Patch Super Fast Slow Cooking. I have enjoyed several recipes from the book.
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It has different settings. It also serves as a slow cooker with other features involving degrees. This is a very nice item. We use it for a lot of family functions.
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I don't know. Since I returned it, I can't check. I'm happy to report that Amazon refunded my purchase price, even though I returned it outside the return period. I replaced it with the Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S 6-Quart Programmable Cook & Carry Oval Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel, and it works beautifully.
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It is a slow cooker. You must cook for 4-8 hours depending on what you are cooking! Basically you start it in the morning before going to work and it slowly cooks all day long. Dinner is ready when you get home from work. You should also purchase a crock pot cookbook!
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It's really depends on food, how long you will slow cook by recipes. Remember, the temperature will reduce gradually --- due to this is a Non-Electric Thermal Slow Cooker. However, it does save energy and good for potluck (keep warm).
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I see this question all the time. While this Crock-Pot will move to warm when your set cook time is done, you can not set when it will start. I don't know that any slow cooker will do that because it's a health risk. To do so would mean food is left sitting out without refrigeration or heat for a period of time, just waiting for the Crock-Pot to turn on. That's time for unappealing things to happen to your food, and perhaps to you. I just set mine to the low temp for a longer cooking time, knowing it will kick over to warm when that's done.