can you use for crock pot cooking?
1027764
I have never used a crock pot, but I would say that if the pot gets very hot do not use it on the counter mat. I bought this mat as a replacement for an old one that was ruined when I placed a hot pot on it by mistake. If the heat is contained within the pot, and you simply want to protect your counter, as I often do, it should be fine.
1027765
I bet you could they are insulated and flat. Would protect counter tops and table tops.we use them on our church buffets under sterno chaffing dishes...same princple.. to protect that surface beloe. So glad ypu asked.
1027766
Yes, we do it all the time. We just put it on the counter top, place the crock pot on it, and it works great. We have used it for up to 12 hours straight. We highly recommend it. Enjoy
1027767
I would think you can. I bought it to put under a toaster oven, just to protect my counter top from possibly being scorched. Not had a problem with it, works very well, it cleans up easily, too! Hope this helps!
1129478
I bought this to replace a broken crock pot. It functions as a crock pot, but also has a buffet setting that allows me to keep food warm in a buffet setting. There is also a stove top setting allowing me to brown meat prior to crock pot use instead of having to use a separate pan to brown meat and then move to the crock pot. It can also be used as a steam cooker. This unit actually replaced several units in my kitchen and rolled it into one appliance.
1118211
I use the middle bowl in my crock pot as a double boiler for steel cut oats. I put water in the crock pot between the bowl and crock pot. Plus there is liquid in the bowl. I have no problems using it this way. The minimum amount of time to cook this way is 4 hours.
2233395
No. I cut crockpot recipes in half a lot and do not adjust the cooking time...
1209090
The crock is glazed inside and out, so I don't see why you couldn't use it to make sauerkraut. I wouldn't hesitate to use it as I do any of my other kitchen crocks.
1805466
I wouldn't use it as a slow cooker. Sometimes the area near where the control plugs in can have a hot spot. I was trying to make a roast on low, simmer, and the liquid kept coming to a boil. Crock pot's if you don't have one are the way to go for slow cooking. I have a rival that has an automatic feature that after 4, 6 hrs on high or 8 to 10 hours on low after time is up it goes to warm. Can't beat it for slow cooking. As far at the electric skillet it's great for frying, making pancakes ect. I hope this helps you.
187430
It certainly is a large crock pot. I guess it would depend on the amount you need to have on hand.
989186
As long as you do not set a heavy crock pot in the very center you should not have any problems. We routinely stack pots, pans, and dishes on top of it as we wash after cooking.
187506
I have not tried it in a crockpot, but I can't think of any reason why not. I can't think of any reason you'd want to use it in a crockpot, there you usually want your ingredients cooking in the juices. Give it a try.
100987
The only drawback not mentioned below (leftovers) is that you would need to clean the crock pot before putting in more food to slow cook. The outside of the crock pot needs to be dry before it is put back into the cooker. Recipes? Really?
191187
I would think if it can be used in a pressure cooker, why not a crock pot. It is a nice heavy one, not thin.
1712340
If it did, it was just a few (I have had my original crock pot recipe book for 35 years...). You can use any slow cooker recipe. Found tons on the internet. However, this one runs a little hotter than my old ones. It does have a "keep warm" option on it. I'm really happy with it.
502295
yes you can warm up fridge stuff. Add a cup or so of either water or broth to whatever you are warming up though.Crock pots need the liquid to work properly, otherwise food will dry out and burn while heating.
176195
I love my crock pot. It is wonderful to cook in. If it has teflon in it I cannot tell. The surface looks like the other ones that have none stick surfaces.
2150676
No, I wouldn't put the crock pot in the oven. I would read and follow the instructions . From what I have read the crock is not designed for use in the oven.
446655
You could, but the stones may emit harmful stuff that may get into your ceramic crockpot . The stone warmer is not ceramic, it's like aluminum/metal so it heats up fast -u can add salt and oil in it without damaging the metal - better to get the warmer itself than the crockpot.
2165548
I make a lot of my recipes in a crock pot that I used to make in the oven. Much easier, don't have to keep checking the crock because it always comes out great.