Is the slow cooker feature as good as a crockpot?
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I am not sure about the crockpot. But, I do not like Aroma cooker at all. It does not cook that good at all. Sometime, the rice is still raw or sometime, it is too liquid on your rice. There is another brand that make the best rice cooking, but it much expensive (brand name is Tiger).
195303
Hi Teri, sorry to say I've never used that feature. Dare I say, I've had the cooker so long I'd forgotten about that feature! Sorry I wasn't more help.
195304
The feature I use mostly is cooking rice, I have such good crockpots, I only use them for slow cooking. I'm sorry to not be more helpful.
1129474
You can brown meats, sautéed onions in it first and then slow cook. It is larger than most of the crockpots we have had as well. The instructions say you can bake in it, though we have not tried that.
2193184
You could use it as a regular slow cooker, but it may be harder to control the true temperature. I use mine mainly for heating things that will be eaten soon, such as vegetables, or just as a warmer for other items. It's very handy for the holiday's!
1204895
There is a tiny bit of play, but no more than any of my other slow cookers. Since I wrote that review, I have done slow-cooked soup and steamed asparagus and both excellent. I really can't find anything negative to say about this appliance.
117550
Crock pot cleans easy and I love it. the warmer is harder to clean, no dishwasher, but I still love it.
1892080
That's all the difference I see, and mine never leaves home, so that didn't interest me. AMAZING slow cooker! Do yourself a favor! Blessings, Barbara
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.
475725
My sister and I both have one, and she was sitting right next to me when your question arrived. We both agreed that this would be perfect in that situation. You can set it on slow cooker function and it will keep warm or turn off when it is done.
1623073
Yes! It cooks AND holds things warm! TONS of recipes online and lots of good slow cooker recipe books! Have fun!
1531976
There are "zillions" of recipes on the Internet. Unless the recipe calls for a bigger slow cooker, you will be fine. I am using all the recipes I have had with no problems.
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I have not used this item as a crock pot (slow cooker). I use it for warming food that has been prepared previously. I have found that the temperature control can easily be set too high. If you are careful with this setting it should work quite well. A trial and error method will work for you if you have the patience and product to experiment in this manner.
712728
I have never tried slow cooker recipes with this product. I have stuck with the recommended use of the tender cooker, The functions are not the same.
35443
Check the recipe book that comes with the Slow Cooker. This is not a programmable unit. There are many helpful suggestions for all kinds of wonderful things.
738999
I've only used it to reheat stews, chili, soups, etc. It gets pretty hot, but I don't know if I would cook in it. My big crock pot has a warm, low, and high setting. This little pot just has one temp, so it would be hard to control, and the portions would be small, so it would be a pain. I'd stick to a big recipe in a large crock pot and take individual servings in the small one.
2233395
No. I cut crockpot recipes in half a lot and do not adjust the cooking time...
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If you already have a good six quart crock pot that shifts to warm after the programmed time, then yes, I'd save my money. This is a decent cooker but at the end of the day, it's a glorified crock pot that browns and sautes. The only advantage I see about this one is the pot is lighter so it's easier to remove and clean than the heavier crocks, but at the same time, you have to be careful not to scratch the non-stick coating.
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Yes it is. It is a true slow cooker. I bought it based on their recommendation and I LOVE IT.