cast iron vs. crockpot: Can these Le Crueset pans replace a crockpot?
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a LC pot should not be left unattended, since you are cooking either on the stove or in oven (unless your oven has auto-shutoff); a crockpot will turn off automatically. otherwise, i think cooking process and results are pretty close.
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yes to both questions. the only downside is that it doesn't have a warming feature like my larger crockpot.
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I have no idea. You'll need to ask the crock maker. I would think so, though.
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Yes you can cook about anything a regular crockpot will cook just smaller portions.
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This is helpful. I had wondered about the metal in non-stick pots and maybe that wouldn't be a problem. But my main soup pot is ceramic. Has anyone tried a metal immersion blender in those? or in a crock pot, which is also ceramic?
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A crockpot heats on all sides (bottom and sides). A slow cooker only heats from the bottom.
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Just in case this confuses anybody - scotchbrite will UTTERLY DESTROY the enamel on a le Creuset pan. Enameled pans have no problem cooking liquid, and soak clean. Lodge bare cast iron is a very different surface (and Lodge enameled cast iron is made in China...)
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I wouldn't as it is not cast iron, ceramic or stainless. It is a coated aluminum. That said, I looked at the site, which I am putting a link to below. I did not read that could not, however I read nowhere that you could either. http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/large-slow-cookers-6-quart-programmable-stovetop-slow-cooker-33567t.html#features
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I wouldn't because the lid is bladed and doesn't fit any size crock pot in my extensive collection. It's fairly useless actually. Good thing I bought two! LOL!
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Hi JMaine,I bought this pot last Christmas and I am getting another this December. They are great!!! Non-stick (without the unnecessary coating) is more like it. If ever something gets stuck in there, don't you worry. It comes off with one swipe of your dish sponge. If you are considering this pot I recommend that you do make that purchase. They are pricy but you won't regret your money.Good luck and enjoy your Le Creuset pot.
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I found this website for replacements for all things crockpot. http://www.crock-pot.com/CustomerService.aspx?id=rpt&kwid;=71cf84adb9bb4f41a17577c9b1624e31&gclid;=CICs8eSxqrQCFVCd4Aod734ATw
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I've only used it to reheat stews, chili, soups, etc. It gets pretty hot, but I don't know if I would cook in it. My big crock pot has a warm, low, and high setting. This little pot just has one temp, so it would be hard to control, and the portions would be small, so it would be a pain. I'd stick to a big recipe in a large crock pot and take individual servings in the small one.
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A cast iron skillet of the same diameter would make a substitute lid. I've done this many times.
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Yes it is . The crock pot cooks much faster than a regular crock pot and it works great. I am on my second one.
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Yes. I see no difference from a cast iron pot with a lid and the baker, except the shape of the loaf.
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Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage,Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and... » Read More Le Creuset pots work nicely, but do require more time to heat the pot, lid and food through, so keep that in mind. Stainless steel is another great option. Use with copper, steel, aluminum, enameled cast iron, or glassware pots in standard sizes with short handles and tight fitting lid. Use the right sized pot for the food you want to cook in order to best retain heat.Also, glass lids work, but do not retain heat as well as the metal lids. Also, we always recommend placing a dish towel and a potholder (silicon is best) beneath the pot to protect your bag from the heat and spillage,Hope that helps! Feel free to email us with any questions: ussales@nb-wonderbag.com « Show Less
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If you mean the actual pan that the food cooks in, YES! I love this cooker because it is so versatile. The insert is also easy to clean and much lighter than the traditional crockpot ceramic insert. I loved my crockpot, but had a terrible time lifting that heavy ceramic bowl out to clean it. The heat is easy to regulate on this cooker, but it does cook things a tad hotter than my old crockpot. Perhaps because the insert is metal rather than crockery.