Can you cook in these crocks or is it just for reheating?
2050912
It is used primarily for reheating purposes although I would believe it may be used as a slow cooker but I have not used it for that purpose so far.
2050913
I don't use mine for either. Each crock holds at least 3 bags of frozen veggies. I cook the veggies on the stove, then put them on the warm setting to hold until the rest of the dinner is ready. Small slow cookers don't generate enough heat to reheat food--too much time in the danger range. These do a great job of keeping food hot and safe, but only if you start with hot food. It is especially nice that each crock has 4 settings--high, low, warm and off. They are perfect for two veggies and gravy.
1795024
Yes, you put the aluminum insert into the stoneware pot after searing and continue cooking. You need to let the insert cool after searing, so the food does not over cook in the crockpot. It works great.
40827
I suppose its possible to use them more than once, especially if you keep the heat medium to low and the plank is not burned up, but I never do. The thought of putting fresh uncooked food in the place where the cooked food was brings up bacterial concerns for me. I've heard of people washing them however and using them a second time. I probably never will however.
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
792446
I wouldn't use it for that purpose. I would be more inclined to buy Avery small crockpot for that purpose. This griddle is just for cooking.
1267851
I am sure you meant heat? You can buy a roaster specially designed for these stones, or you can put them in a crock pot. I prefer to place a towel over a griddle, put the stones on the towel and cover them with another towel. Using a griddle is also easier for cleaning purposes.
1443778
I have this and love it for reheating pizza, rolls, and things like that...any food that is extremely messy or greasy or could drip thru holes would probably not be a good idea. I usually use the baking pan with a mini rack for things that have the potential to drip on the heating element.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1600765
I doubt it. They are plastic. I haven't and wouldn't even try it. I have put them in the microwave. But I avoid microwaves as much as possible myself. Just my preference on reheating food.
1695948
I heat mine with a small crockpot, it is for sauces and this crockpot came with my larger crockpot, works great! Just adjust the amount of water, depending on how hot you want them, the more water, the hotter they seem to get!
523712
Yes you can reheat it. I've used mine about 10 times and it's reheated well each time.
1309106
Yes, but only for reheating. The issue I have is they're smaller than you think. I would use these for children or lite eaters. Not large enough for more than a few bites. Hope this helps.
61466
Hmm. I don't know about that. You could try it. We use it on the grill when we roast our turkeys on the grill. Never tried it in a crock pot.
765250
Not sure. You would have to cook them longer. They may char on the outside before heating through.