can this be used as a crock pot for one or two people
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.
1550077
It's really just a warmer to keep cooked food, dips, chocolate sauce, etc. warm during a party.
86008
We use the mini crocks like a regular crockpot without water. We consider the 3 sections to be individual crockpots that you can use individually or two or three simultaneously. Each unit has a separate control.
1651807
I think anything that could handle 12 hours in a crock pot would be fine in this as well. There is no timer that would allow you to start the crock later (e.g., if you wanted to use a delayed start to cook something only for 6 hours). The 3 crocks are controlled individually, so you can use 1, 2, or all 3 depending on how many dishes you are cooking. Some foods might turn to mush in 12 hours though; you'd just have to pick your recipes carefully to ensure things can hold up to a 12-hour shift.
2176814
Absolutely!! Works great! I have always put in foods that are left overs, and canned soups. I get to work by 8:00 and its always warm by 12:00. Though, one time I forgot to turn it on, so I realized it by 11:00, and at 12:30 the food was well warmed. I love this crock pot!
1132194
This is designed for pots and pans and lids. I don't believe it would work for a crockpot .
1480361
I use it for 2 people and there are leftovers for another meal for both of us but that's my intent. Cooking smaller portions is certainly an option.
61468
I own one of these. It could end up being messy using it in a crockpot. The chances are high of the handles ending up in the drippings. If you can see your way past that and fish them out, it would work. When I use it with a turkey the handles hang outside the pan and drippings.
614875
This pot would cook pasta just fine if cooking for no more than two people. It is a little small for a large amount of pasta. I use my pot more for pot roast, stew and soups. It is a great pot.
1198600
I've used it on one occasion for a long simmer but frankly, a crock pot will do a better job for that kind of cooking. I did because ee were camping and I packed the crockpot but didn't pack the cord for it.
847599
Based on our experience, yes - you should be able to use each device separately. We have used a crock pot with ours that is 1800w, and have had no problem.
669643
Yes. It acts as a vent. The crockpot has such a snug seal there would be too much steam building up if you didn't have that little vent!
499383
Their is enough room to put two crock pots. I would think so. The shelf is adjustable. I must say I love this island.
1579220
Absolutely! We still love this crockpot a year later. Great for fondue, or for serving three different hors d'oeuvres Or making three different soups at the same time.
2212151
I'd say it works best for 1-2 people. We use it only for cooking oatmeal overnight for breakfast for two of us. Then use our bigger one to prep dinner.
1480367
I am able to cook meals for 2 mostly. I follow recipes and cut the serving sizes in half and I still end up with leftovers. I'd say you can cook meals for up to 4-5 people but its not too big for cooking for one person with leftovers.
1213146
it depends what you cook. For stew, it's too big for a single person even for cooking for 2 meals. But if you use it to cook clear soup, it's the right size for 2 meals.
187430
It certainly is a large crock pot. I guess it would depend on the amount you need to have on hand.