Will this slow cooker really hold 6-quarts of liquid? I have heard that they are often advertized to hold more than they acutally do.
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I've measured it and can get 6 Qts. Plus 2 cups without it spilling or leaking.
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I'd go a little further and say, yes there are other brands that I've had that did not hold the amount advertised. I was also fortunate to get a second ceramic insert at my local goodwill will I was dropping of some clothes that no longer fit and saw one on the shelf, with a lid no less, so I can make even more use of the unit. It's been in steady use since I've gotten it. Its reliable, cleans up easily, holds what it supposed too and the clamping lid makes it great to take to parties or family gatherings. Once of these, a good single burner hot plate, a decent microwave and my cusinart grill and I'm good to go. I'd go a little further and say, yes there are other brands that I've had that did not hold the amount advertised. I was also fortunate to get a second ceramic insert at my local goodwill will I was dropping of some clothes that no longer fit and saw one on the shelf, with a lid no less, so I can make even more use of the unit. It's been in steady use since I've gotten it. Its reliable, cleans up easily, holds what it supposed too and the clamping lid makes it great to take to parties or family gatherings. Once of these, a good single burner hot plate, a decent microwave and my cusinart... » Read More I'd go a little further and say, yes there are other brands that I've had that did not hold the amount advertised. I was also fortunate to get a second ceramic insert at my local goodwill will I was dropping of some clothes that no longer fit and saw one on the shelf, with a lid no less, so I can make even more use of the unit. It's been in steady use since I've gotten it. Its reliable, cleans up easily, holds what it supposed too and the clamping lid makes it great to take to parties or family gatherings. Once of these, a good single burner hot plate, a decent microwave and my cusinart grill and I'm good to go. « Show Less
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It can hold a gallon+ of water BUT I would definitely NOT use/recomment this unit as a slow cooker, or to make soups and casseroles. This skillet is not deep enough and too wide to promote concentrate heat in a compact area which is essential in the types of food cooking you referred to. The heating element do not push out consistent heating at any level--it tends to cease producing heat or shut off heat once an unknown maximum heat level is reached at any of the heating settings. It is good for browning meat for soups and casseroles but I find my previous experience at a *set and let to cook* attempts not workable. I recomment buying another cookware more suited for your use.
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The bowl holds exactly 4 quarts for normal use. It will hold slightly more - about 1/2-3/4 liquid cup - before it overflows but would spill if you tried to move it with the additional liquid. I use it for to make Chex mix in microwave and put more than 4 quarts in the bowl to cook, but it is difficult to stir without spilling over bowl rim. I would have preferred a 6 quart but could not find a larger one for the microwave.
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I use it for a slow cooker all the time. Usually for roasts. I don't know how much it holds but could see by filling it with water if you really want to knnow. I really like it. I also have a slow cooker but I cannot brown the meat with that. That is why i got this one so I can brown the meat and then put water on it and cook it until noon when I put in the the vegtables. Then I go back to work and it is cooked when I get home. You have to figure out the right temperature to leave it at so it doesn't go dry on you. Just below boiling.
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Two of us here, too:) We've owned both a four quart and a six quart pressure cooker and I can't honestly say there's a noticeable difference. Usually we buy the food we want to prepare and then cook it appropriately. For the most part we're not buying two person roasts at the store. If that's more than we want to eat we cut it down and freeze the remainder for later. Alternatively, (and most commonly) we cook the whole thing up and save what's left as a quick meal for later...
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I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way these folks eat though it would be four with their appetites. LOL. I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way... » Read More I purchased the six quart because I have the option of slow cooking either for myself in smaller portions or I can also cook larger portions if I have some people over for a meal. I also store left-overs and the six quart gives me left-overs. My youngest son comes over with his hollow leg of hunger, eats two rather large bowls of chili and takes two or three more home to eat in the next day or so. In other words, I like my six quart. I'm making a batch of chili today to take over to the home of some friends. We'll eat every bit of it today. The recipe says it will feed 12 people. The way these folks eat though it would be four with their appetites. LOL. « Show Less
1531976
There are "zillions" of recipes on the Internet. Unless the recipe calls for a bigger slow cooker, you will be fine. I am using all the recipes I have had with no problems.
1817682
Cooking for 4 people, the 6 quart is adequate. I cook for two and it gives me leftovers. But if you plan to cook for 6 or 8 people, I'd get the 8 quart. Or buy the 6 quart and when you have more $$ get the larger size. I wrote an extensive review at ChezBettaydotCom.
112019
No it is better to have more room then less.you will find out you can cook more meals in the larger cooker then in the smaller. The 6 qt is the perfect size. I know you will love it
1308658
I just measured the capacity of this slow cooker... 8.5 quarts of water fill the crock to the inside lower rim! We have been very pleased with this product. It was much larger than I expected; we have put it to good use. I slow cooked three racks of baby back ribs yesterday adding only a spice rub and 1/4 cup of water. They actually browned and cooked beautifully on "low" all day. We also cooked a roast with all the veggies last week... delicious! The large capacity allows for plenty of leftovers! Only one small negative; when the crock arrived there was one small chip on the crock. I did not bother to ship it back. I would easily rate this product 5:5! "She is big & beautiful!" I just measured the capacity of this slow cooker... 8.5 quarts of water fill the crock to the inside lower rim! We have been very pleased with this product. It was much larger than I expected; we have put it to good use. I slow cooked three racks of baby back ribs yesterday adding only a spice rub and 1/4 cup of water. They actually browned and cooked beautifully on "low" all day. We also cooked a roast with all the veggies last week... delicious! The large capacity allows for plenty of leftovers! Only one small negative; when the crock arrived there was one small chip on the... » Read More I just measured the capacity of this slow cooker... 8.5 quarts of water fill the crock to the inside lower rim! We have been very pleased with this product. It was much larger than I expected; we have put it to good use. I slow cooked three racks of baby back ribs yesterday adding only a spice rub and 1/4 cup of water. They actually browned and cooked beautifully on "low" all day. We also cooked a roast with all the veggies last week... delicious! The large capacity allows for plenty of leftovers! Only one small negative; when the crock arrived there was one small chip on the crock. I did not bother to ship it back. I would easily rate this product 5:5! "She is big & beautiful!" « Show Less
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I own one of these double-boiler inserts, and I checked to see how much liquid it holds. It does not hold 4 quarts/1 gallon. I'd say it would hold three-quarters of that and be quite full. Half a gallon, no problem; three quarts is probably the limit without getting close to being overly full and spilling over.
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I have one that I just put in storage and have the box, I can check later if you could wait. It looks like about 3 quarts or so, seems roomy enough. I bought it and never thought I needed the all in one cooker to go with it so waiting to order that. I can check soon for you!
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I measured the pot and it holds 2.5 qrts. This fills within two inches from the top. I would not fill the pot to that limit. My husband is the cook, and he says that he is pleased with it. Elissa B.
87031
Just a meat slow cooker and I do not know at this moment the quart capacity.
1918574
It does hold 5 quarts but stirring can be tricky until it cooks down a little. I'd say 5 is the maximum, try 4 1/2 instead. Other than that it's a great pot.
1862297
It does hold 6 1/2 quarts. I have only filled it a little over half full. Had it on for 10 hours on lowest setting is the longest I have had it on for.
916197
It holds a 23 qt pot full of water for me.. No problems.. It just takes a long time for it to boil if it is loaded up that much..