Is this the best slow cooker to use for slow, simmering bone broths which recommend simmering from 24 to 72 hours?
2063890
I have no idea. I have used it for onion soup a stew and to bake bread with temperatures to 450some of which took 4-5 hrs.
2063891
Not sure as I have just used it for 12 hr but will check to see if I can set for up to 72. It is a nice low simmer.
2063892
According to the Product Description: "Fingertip touch controls include Low, High, and Warm cook settings, as well as Time Up or Time Down options for setting the cooking time from 30 minutes up to 20 hours." The unit will also go into a Warm setting for up to 6 hours after the time has ran out. So that is just barely into your minimum desired 24 hours. You might wish to do more research on the information you have that recommends 24-72 hours. Perhaps they can recommend a unit that can accomplish this. You could also look into pressure cooking, which uses pressure and heat to achieve some of the same results as slow cooking but in less time - up to a third of the time is the claim. According to the Product Description: "Fingertip touch controls include Low, High, and Warm cook settings, as well as Time Up or Time Down options for setting the cooking time from 30 minutes up to 20 hours." The unit will also go into a Warm setting for up to 6 hours after the time has ran out. So that is just barely into your minimum desired 24 hours. You might wish to do more research on the information you have that recommends 24-72 hours. Perhaps they can recommend a unit that can accomplish this. You could also look into pressure cooking, which uses... » Read More According to the Product Description: "Fingertip touch controls include Low, High, and Warm cook settings, as well as Time Up or Time Down options for setting the cooking time from 30 minutes up to 20 hours." The unit will also go into a Warm setting for up to 6 hours after the time has ran out. So that is just barely into your minimum desired 24 hours. You might wish to do more research on the information you have that recommends 24-72 hours. Perhaps they can recommend a unit that can accomplish this. You could also look into pressure cooking, which uses pressure and heat to achieve some of the same results as slow cooking but in less time - up to a third of the time is the claim. « Show Less
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I don't see why you couldn't set it for 12 hours on low and then reset again and again. I have never cooked beyond 12 hours though. This is a great cooker for everything I have tried to cook which is mostly stews, chili, corned beef and chicken.
2063894
Debs, what did you end up buying? I am looking for a slow Coker for the same exact purpose as you.
2063895
I sent this Crock Pot back, but if I remember you can only set it for 12 hours and you would have to keep resetting it. I don't think there is a crock pot that you can set over 12 hours. So if you don't mind resetting it, your can do it.
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The Saratoga Jacks thermal cooker has an inner stainless steel pan that you take out and you add your food to and bring the food to full boil for four full minutes. Quickly put it back in your thermal cooker with the lid and twist the outer lid tight. It now becomes a slow cooker using zero fuel. I teach emergency prep and I always suggest getting a butane stove with extra fuel if desired for emergency cooking. The thermal cookers are great for busy families that can throw these in the car to go to sports events and dinner cook for 4-6 hours.
1531975
There's a recipe site called RecipeGoldmine that has a section for Crockpots and a sub category called Crockettes that has recipes for small slow cookers like this. I think you'll like it.
1585410
I have not used it as a slow cooker yet but I have read of people using it as such. The highest setting is warm so I'm not quite sure if it would get hot enough to completely cook meat (unless you let it cook in it ALL DAY but a side dish would probably be fine. I've only used it to keep things warm so far such as dips and taco meat. Sorry I cannot be of more assistance on this.
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.
1807617
I have never tried to use the cooker in the way you describe. In my opinion, the machine is not designed or intended to be used as a slow cooker for an extended length of time. For such an application, you would be better off with an appliance designed for slow cooking such as a crock pot. I would not leave the BergHoff unattended for a long period of time, especially when temperature control is important. Glen
814854
This one cooks like the old slow cookers. I can cook my chili on high for 7-8 hrs
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.
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.
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.
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.
2108482
My slow cooker will reach a very gentle boil on high, though it takes a long time. I am not a particularly patient person so it's seems like a long time. If you are like me (impatient) do not use the slow cooker for reheating cooked foods after they were refrigerated. It takes forever :-( I put the food in a pot and put it on the stove. This is a slow cooker and does that well.
799021
I have never had that problem,I'm using it right now.SLOW COOKER for BEEF STEW with NOODLES. (5 hrs.)
1784177
I totally love this slow cooker, but have not tried to brown meat in it. I always brown it first then cook it in this cooker. But I use it 3x per week and love it!!
1598019
Yes, that should work. I like soft boiled and I cook for 4 minutes in simmering water with a lid. You could just cook longer for solid yokes and whites.
673729
I'm thinking of buying it and I would use it to make food with too. I've been using a 1.5-quart slow cooker the past weeks, to experiment with a small volume and it works just great for two people. The only thing I don't like is that, when my meat for stew is perfect, my veggies are all soft and mushy. So that's why I'm going to give this crock-pot a try. Meat and broth in one pot and for 4 hours on high or 8 on low. Veggies in another. Potatoes in the third so I can mash them up later. 1.5-quart is plenty to serve a big stew for two, so 3-quart in total should do for one meal for 4, or for two meals for 2 people. I'm thinking of buying it and I would use it to make food with too. I've been using a 1.5-quart slow cooker the past weeks, to experiment with a small volume and it works just great for two people. The only thing I don't like is that, when my meat for stew is perfect, my veggies are all soft and mushy. So that's why I'm going to give this crock-pot a try. Meat and broth in one pot and for 4 hours on high or 8 on low. Veggies in another. Potatoes in the third so I can mash them up later. 1.5-quart is plenty to serve a big stew for two, so 3-quart in total should do for one meal for 4, or for... » Read More I'm thinking of buying it and I would use it to make food with too. I've been using a 1.5-quart slow cooker the past weeks, to experiment with a small volume and it works just great for two people. The only thing I don't like is that, when my meat for stew is perfect, my veggies are all soft and mushy. So that's why I'm going to give this crock-pot a try. Meat and broth in one pot and for 4 hours on high or 8 on low. Veggies in another. Potatoes in the third so I can mash them up later. 1.5-quart is plenty to serve a big stew for two, so 3-quart in total should do for one meal for 4, or for two meals for 2 people. « Show Less
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Per the manufacture they do not have the exact temperature. We were able to find that for a Cuisinart slow cookers say: High = 212 F, Low = 200 F, Simmer = 185 F, Keep Warm = 165 F.