Does this HAVE to have water or any other kind of liquid to cook like a crock pot does, to cook the ribs and chicken as it says it cooks.
1956336
Nope unless you want a certain flavor. It steams the ribs, turkey, roasts, or chickens. Just put them on a rack ribs sit on the raised rack, everything else is in the roasting crack which keeps it from sticking. I do recommend spraying the rack with cooking spary, then I put foil on the bottom so the broth is easier to clean after.
364783
It boils water. In fact if you shut the lid it get hot really fast. I was surprised when I read that review and even more surprised when I cooked on it. The cooking pot is fairly large and shallow. I won't want to boil water in it, but it would boil it. It boiled my green chili stew. I love mine.
915806
This may not help...I use a crockpot and cook for 6 hours. This ensures that whatever is in the pot cooks completely.
1623075
It is a slow cooker. You must cook for 4-8 hours depending on what you are cooking! Basically you start it in the morning before going to work and it slowly cooks all day long. Dinner is ready when you get home from work. You should also purchase a crock pot cookbook!
1784176
I don't think so. You first brown/sear meat in a pan on stove then add to crockpot. Crockin girls. Com
1740753
This works just like a slow cooker except that it is clay lined. You could certainly make broth with it but you may have to restart it.
411036
It will not cook the dinner but u can always cook it at home and then warm it up in the crock pot. I do it often.
2144946
No ,I just use a saucepan on the cook top. You need to keep checking the oats while they are simmering and keep stirring, so I do not think a crockpot is a good idea. You cannot just put it in a crockpot with lliquid and not check on it for a long time.Deb
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?
248294
Actually it really is. I have used it 3-4 times and have used it to steam the chicken in a large stock pot with 2 inches of water and a closed lid. i used a dray rub on the inside and outside and use a skinless chicken. The drippings catch and stay moist so I can scoop them up and place on the chicken again. a whole chicken takes about 30 minutes and you will need to add water every 10 mins or so. The fend product is a very moist poultry. Once cooked you need to let it stand for 5 mins to cook off and dry off a little. If you use this on the grill then i would place this on a cookie sheet for stability and cook indirect heat. Good luck! Actually it really is. I have used it 3-4 times and have used it to steam the chicken in a large stock pot with 2 inches of water and a closed lid. i used a dray rub on the inside and outside and use a skinless chicken. The drippings catch and stay moist so I can scoop them up and place on the chicken again. a whole chicken takes about 30 minutes and you will need to add water every 10 mins or so. The fend product is a very moist poultry. Once cooked you need to let it stand for 5 mins to cook off and dry off a little. If you use this on the grill then i would place this on a cookie... » Read More Actually it really is. I have used it 3-4 times and have used it to steam the chicken in a large stock pot with 2 inches of water and a closed lid. i used a dray rub on the inside and outside and use a skinless chicken. The drippings catch and stay moist so I can scoop them up and place on the chicken again. a whole chicken takes about 30 minutes and you will need to add water every 10 mins or so. The fend product is a very moist poultry. Once cooked you need to let it stand for 5 mins to cook off and dry off a little. If you use this on the grill then i would place this on a cookie sheet for stability and cook indirect heat. Good luck! « Show Less
1137672
I never put my items in dish washer, but after all the abuse I have given my crockpot insert it has held up fine for several years. Just a quick hand wash is enough. I cook a whole chicken in the crock pot, raised above the botton and the chicken is VERY moist.
278631
No -- there's really no temperature setting beyond high, low, and keeping warm. If I'm going to be away for longer than the set time and the pot is going to be warming for a couple extra hours, I add a little extra water to keep the contents from burning. Also, I use crock pot liners so that if it DOES scorch a bit, it isn't so hard to clean.
781958
A sloe cooker has heating elements that only come from the bottom, a crock pot the heat comes from the sides which creates more moisture for the food.
1357688
yes i have cooked chicken in it there is a recipe that comes with it for chicken you could probably do pork or steak.there are cookbooks for pressure cookers
1759442
I wouldn't cook the soup in it- not a crock pot type warmer. It does heat up soup to an almost boil, but not for that intention I don't believe. Great for keeping hot.
1210168
No you can not but there is a new crock-pot that one can sear in and then slow cook in.
1655223
I don't know if what I tell you is right, but all I know is that I do not use water in the butter crock. The first time I did use water, it, as strange as it sounds, kind of absorbed into the butter and made the butter somewhat swollen. The butter did not stay in the cup. I stopped using the water and it has been fine ever since. I love the crock!