Do you find that food cooks faster than the recommended slow cooker cook time in the smaller pots?
1535850
I am sorry, I don't know the answer. I only use this as a warmer for parties. I only use my large old crock pot for cooking.
1535851
Yes, to a degree because it has less volume than the big ones and the controls can adjust to hotter temps.
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.
987532
Hi. I have never overshot the cooking time. There is also a "1 minute" button that I use more often. So if I need 4 minutes, I just press that button 4 times. I almost never use the knob actually.
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.
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.
616104
The pot is supposed to work better if the pot is full when you're cooking, so if you're not cooking a whole lot of stuff and you're using a big pot with a lot of space left in the pot, the food may not cook so well.
758826
I use a small funnel. I run the sensor & wire through the small end of the funnel. This surrounds the sensor with liquid. In addition, I purchased a small stainless steel cooling rack that fits into the bottom of the slow cooker. I believe it aids the circulation of cooking liquid.
112019
No it is better to have more room then less.you will find out you can cook more meals in the larger cooker then in the smaller. The 6 qt is the perfect size. I know you will love it
584265
The more used it, the more I like it. As a slow cooker it only has one heat level...it doesn't have a high a low setting. It is very convenient to have the searing Function right there in the pot. It's also great to have the pressure cooker and the steamer in that same appliance.
2089531
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!
316919
Hello, I personally have never used low settings to cook. I am sorry I couldn't tell you if it can be used as a slow cooker.
1091625
The cooker works best if it is filled at least half full. Smaller dishes that basically cover the bottom cook way too fast because the whole liner gets hot. I cook for two people all the time but when I use the slow cooker I make large batches of soups, green chile pork, spaghetti sauce, etc. I freeze the leftovers in freezer containers in portions for two servings. Then when you have a night you are rushed and don't have time to cook you can make use of that frozen "dinner."
762782
If you're asking will it elevate the food in a slow cooker, yes it will, however I've never cooked anything in a slow cooker that was intentionally elevated because the heat induction to the food is from the ceramic cook pot, not the internal heat. I would imagine it would work but your cooking time may increase if it's meat...if veggies, probably just as well but not by much. However, I have used this in a pressure cooker to elevate the meat and even veggies above the liquid and it works GREAT!
1759616
Yes, I would say it's a very good idea to. Never have myself as I don't use one much, I've usually used my slow cooker for stews and chili.
1823417
absolutley yes it slowcooks. It has a setting on the dial for slow cooking.
1651809
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
1726391
Yes. I've never noticed a difference, but the smaller pot may taste better.