Can I get enough heat to make a stew in slow cooking mode?
1518107
Interesting question! I do not think I would do this. The instructions that come with the rice cooker do not address using this for long term cooking. Would stick with a crock pot for a stew. Crock pots have thicker sides and would hold the heat better, I would think.
1518108
No problem. I've slow cooked pork roasts and beef roasts and they come out tender
695029
First, I ask if you had asked the seller. However, I've cooked in similarily coated pots (not in this pot, yet) and I can't imagine not being able to cook a large stew or stock in this pot. But, I've not tried yet.
502297
Not like a microwave, but yes. If you are asking can you put refrigerated food in it to slow cook, yes. This utilizes low heat to cook food slowly. It is particularly useful for soup, stew, roasts, etc.. but is indeed useful for other items. You can adjust the heat, thus the time which the food will be ready, but it typically takes 3-8 hours to cook the food, depending on the setting you choose.
1281862
With slow cooking it usually doesn't matter that much. I'd use the 8 hr slow setting. For example I set the pot at the 10 hr setting, it switched to 'low' and the pot was at 180F at 12 hrs.
792445
Yes, very much. I have done this before for other foods in a casserole dish, and keep it on lower heat.
1462004
sure, you can. I preheat the pot on medium heat and cook meat for a few minutes with the cover off to brown.
861638
No, it can't delay slow cooking. I believe all timer based machines will not allow that for safety reasons. You don't want your raw uncooked meats to stay at room temprature for hours befor it starts cooking (unless you enjoy food poisoning). Instead most machines do the slow cooking first and then go to the keep warm mode. The pot for this machine is around the size of 3 quarts cooking pan but can be filled to the ~2 quarts line only. Depending on your roast size, it can handle it or not.
2260353
Yes it does. It has a slow cook function that you can use for stews or soups or any type of slow cooker recipe.
434719
No you cannot. That would be a good feature. Something we discovered may help you. To keep stock at a vigorous simmer I set the power to 2 and the temperature to 250. The theory is that the low power level will have to keep striving to reach a higher temperature so the heat seems to remain more constant. You did not say what you were cooking so I hope this helps.
712233
No you can't, but if you are going to gone for 10 hours, and only need 8 hours of cooking, you can start cooker,and after 8 hours it will go to warm for up to 8 hours. I don't know of any slow cooker that has a start timer feature.
1900230
I would say "NO", The liquid has to convert to steam in order to cook. Also becareful of the seasoning and liquid that you use, I used a sugar base seasoning and beer and burnt the bottom of my cooker. I let the liquid evaporate too much. I was doing a lime flavored sweetcorn.
36596
I use a smooth top electric range, and have had all successes with evenly browned meat! It heats quickly, nd you don't lose the good bits in the bottom when you brown the meat, because you put it back onto the slow cooker! As with any recipe, you just need o keep your eye on it.
1966625
It probably could be done If you choose to use it like a giant crock pot. I feel you should brown the beef before putting it in. It really is a roaster and as such may not give you the results you want on the first try. But to create a very large stew it most likely would work.
475838
No, keep in mind slow cookers settings are either low or high. Low setting will cook food in 6-8 hours. High will cook in less time, 3-5 hours. This particular slow cooker has a warm setting, will keep food warm once cooked. Will automatically turn off after 2 hours. 5 quart also means no more than 4.5 quart. I hope this helps you. Regards
767866
Yes! I've made many sauces and stews in this pot. The tri-ply construction is in the bottom AND up the sides of the pan so you get a good consistent heat like all clad without the price tag. Good luck!
1550076
I doubt it very much. It is much to small for that and I don't think it will get hot enough to cook anything, even slowly. It's just to keep small amounts of dips or fondue warm.
727041
that's is correct. It works like slow cooker without energy requirement. Google for "Thermal cooker tips" for tips and recipes.