Has anyone used this as a slow cooker, if so how well did that work? What did you cook in it?
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.
617466
I had to return it to the seller. But they are really good about it. It did not perform to my expectation.
2101967
I have cooked with mine. Chili and mashed potatoes as well as lasagna. I did them all overnight or during the day. I also use it to heat and serve too.
868767
I think so. I use it from groceries or once for beer and it carried a case of beer and ice so I would imagine a slow cooker should be good. For sure if doubled.
1917472
No! I have several slow cookers and this devise beats them hands down in most cases! Super fast, easy to learn to use cooks in 60 minutes or less. Love mine!!!
1623073
Yes! It cooks AND holds things warm! TONS of recipes online and lots of good slow cooker recipe books! Have fun!
1828630
I doubt you can preset a cooking time.Since I never had this need I never really looked for It but,I do believe that Is not an option.Just to be sure, I looked Into the manual and It's a definite no.Engineering fell asleep on that one. A preset timer Is a must with slow cookers.I guess they didn't think It was needed but It's a no on that one for sure.So long. :)
1123086
I have had no problems with this. I have used the sauté several times and the pressure cooker and slow cooker settings. Have not burned anything. Perhaps not enough water was used?
2122781
Yes I did. Works well, last week cooked a 25 lb turkey in 5 1/2 hours. It didn't use much propane. The turkey was really juicy and the fat drains into a pan on the bottom of the cooker which the turkey does not sit in the fat. Cleaning the unit is a little time consuming but not that bad.
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absolutely you can slow cook, they have medium low and high heats selections, i use medium for the all day slow cooking and when i come in I check it and turn it to low so it keeps but does not overcook.
1740848
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.
1788109
Just use it in place of the regular lid. It can be used for any food that does not have to be pressure cooked, so slow cooking is fine. I have a new slow cooker which has a lid similar to this and it also has a small hole in the lid. Both work just fine. An added benefit is the glass lid allows you to view the food and it allows you to remove the lid quickly if you have to add a recipe ingredient towards the end of cooking as some recipes require.
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.
1805466
I wouldn't use it as a slow cooker. Sometimes the area near where the control plugs in can have a hot spot. I was trying to make a roast on low, simmer, and the liquid kept coming to a boil. Crock pot's if you don't have one are the way to go for slow cooking. I have a rival that has an automatic feature that after 4, 6 hrs on high or 8 to 10 hours on low after time is up it goes to warm. Can't beat it for slow cooking. As far at the electric skillet it's great for frying, making pancakes ect. I hope this helps you.
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Nope. If you've used a slow cooker before, just know that you are going to cut most recipes in half. I use mine for making steel cut oatmeal (it's ready for the two of us when we wake up). I also have a slow-cooker taco meat recipe (found online) and I make one pound of meat instead of the two pounds the recipe calls for. I love not having to clean out my huge slow cooker. This little one is perfect!
694987
Yes, it can still be used as a traditional slow cooker! Just follow your normal 3-4 hours on high, or 6-8 on low. If using the baking or other settings, until you get used to it, follow the cookbook that came with it, or search out help on other sites.
321274
Karen, I think so, although I've never cooked those particular items in this slow cooker. However, I have cooked a bone-in 3 lb. pork shoulder roast in it with no problem
1746619
A dedicated slow cooker is not necessary. Just unplug the device from the sous-vide controller to use it again as a slow cooker.