I usually cook for 4 people or less. Every now and then maybe 8. Would I be better off getting the Can Cooker Jr.?
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You may save 20.00 however if you ever needed the extra cooking space for bigger group you couldn't go wrong with the original . Only downside if any is the extra time it may take to get the original can cooker to produce the 1st indication of steam .. Either way you just can't go wrong ..
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I have the large one and you can cook any amount in It. I like to cook a lot and freeze the extra.
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I cook for a family of 5 and the can cooker is a good size for us. I believe the jr would be too small
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I don't have that cooker, because of its inferior design and quality of construction, compared to other similar units. I returned it to the store where I bought in less than one day without even firing it up. There are other units out there at comparable cost that are much better designed and constructed. Regardless of what you use, I would recommend that you should plan on cooking several relatively small portions rather one huge batch all at once.
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I don't think these are the ones you would want to cook for 6 people. I love them but it there are only two of us. They clean up like a dream and nest together so don't take up much space in the trailer. But there is a bigger set called the trailblazer which should work really well for a group that size. A little more money around $46.00 but it is a prime item! Try that one. Have fun camping!!
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you can cook about 8 regular good size burgers maybe more depending like I said the size. it really is worth it!
483174
3 burner is bigger. Depends on how much you plan to cook all at once. We can cook for six people on the 2 burner version.
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I have been able to cook enough for 2 people in the 9 quart. It actually holds quite a bit in the 2 slots. Only draw back is tub depth which limits cooking like a whole chicken or such. If you are planning to cook large items then go with 11 qt. If you don't mind cutting things up then the 9 is OK.
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absolutely, I often make 3 different meals for the week. I love this slow cooker. I am planning on using it again on Thanksgiving, cooking 3 different menu items. good luck and be happy
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We use it all the time for a family of 4 but I guess it depends if you are counting on leftovers? for example in this pot I can cook 2 one-pound bags of dry beans, and that really fills up the pot. Or pressure cook 3 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breasts, or a 4 pound chunk of beef. If you are canning, it holds 4 1-pint jars. This size is 6 liters which is a little bigger than 6 quarts, but in any case, that's over a gallon. If you have teenage boys in the house and are feeding their friends too sometimes, then you might want to go with the bigger size.
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There are just two of us in our house and we cook a lot. I use it everyday for all kinds of meals. I only use my big oven when we have company, or to roast a chicken or large casserole.
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I use the 7 1/2 quart dutch oven for everything and I usually cook for 2 people. I live with my husband, and the dutch oven is great for making soups, stews, sauces, chili, spaghetti, and I even use it for stir-fry dishes. You can definitely fry chicken for four people in it. I like this size because I can make a full recipe of things like chili in it, and I usually have leftovers when it's just the two of us. For four people, we'll eat the whole thing!
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It depends on how much you plan on canning and how many people you are canning for. We have a large family so the large canner is nice (the largest that can handle 20 quart jars). You can do enormous batches of food, which is very nice. It is also very heavy. We had a smaller canner that could handle seven quart jars at once, but it wasn't tall enough to do water bath canning. For the quantity of food we process, this one is great. Having nice tools makes doing jobs better. If you get a nice canner, you will probably do it more. We hadn't used our previous canner very much, but use this one more. It depends on how much you plan on canning and how many people you are canning for. We have a large family so the large canner is nice (the largest that can handle 20 quart jars). You can do enormous batches of food, which is very nice. It is also very heavy. We had a smaller canner that could handle seven quart jars at once, but it wasn't tall enough to do water bath canning. For the quantity of food we process, this one is great. Having nice tools makes doing jobs better. If you get a nice canner, you will probably do it more. We hadn't used our previous canner very much, but use this one... » Read More It depends on how much you plan on canning and how many people you are canning for. We have a large family so the large canner is nice (the largest that can handle 20 quart jars). You can do enormous batches of food, which is very nice. It is also very heavy. We had a smaller canner that could handle seven quart jars at once, but it wasn't tall enough to do water bath canning. For the quantity of food we process, this one is great. Having nice tools makes doing jobs better. If you get a nice canner, you will probably do it more. We hadn't used our previous canner very much, but use this one more. « Show Less
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Depends on how many you are cooking for. 20 is always better since it would be helpful when they are guests coming home frequently
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The advantages would be according to your size of family. There are only two of us and we don't need to cook big. 6 qt is great if you like to cook large amounts, other than that there is not really an advantage.
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I also need an answer to this question. I have read recipes for this cooker on an external site that call for 3/4 cup of brown rice. these recipes are for 3 to 4 people.
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It would all depend on what and how much you are cooking. You could get some idea on how long to cook.. from the recipes in the cookbook that came with the CanCooker. That may help.
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Yes. Get the 10 qt. because you are not supposed to fill a pressure cooker to the top. If you ever want to cook beans, they foam, so you fill the pot halfway for beans. Better to err on the side of bigger. It's also a great (regular) pot. I feed a family of six with mine. Look at Miss Vickie's website for lots more pressure cooker info. I bought cookbooks from her and from Lorna Sas (?). I had been searching for a good quality large crockpot, but they don't get good reviews. Then I read someone's comment, "Why go slow when you can go fast?". I've been very happy with my 10 qt. Fagor. I also bought an 8 qt. some time after, but the 10 qt. is my go to pot. I use it much more frequently. Yes. Get the 10 qt. because you are not supposed to fill a pressure cooker to the top. If you ever want to cook beans, they foam, so you fill the pot halfway for beans. Better to err on the side of bigger. It's also a great (regular) pot. I feed a family of six with mine. Look at Miss Vickie's website for lots more pressure cooker info. I bought cookbooks from her and from Lorna Sas (?). I had been searching for a good quality large crockpot, but they don't get good reviews. Then I read someone's comment, "Why go slow when you can go fast?". I've been very happy with my 10 qt.... » Read More Yes. Get the 10 qt. because you are not supposed to fill a pressure cooker to the top. If you ever want to cook beans, they foam, so you fill the pot halfway for beans. Better to err on the side of bigger. It's also a great (regular) pot. I feed a family of six with mine. Look at Miss Vickie's website for lots more pressure cooker info. I bought cookbooks from her and from Lorna Sas (?). I had been searching for a good quality large crockpot, but they don't get good reviews. Then I read someone's comment, "Why go slow when you can go fast?". I've been very happy with my 10 qt. Fagor. I also bought an 8 qt. some time after, but the 10 qt. is my go to pot. I use it much more frequently. « Show Less
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Hi Bonnie, you won´t have problems if it is one or six, anyway go on checking the cooking during the 4 minutes required for a nice ending.Good luck !!!!Pauline