We are a family of 3. I think the medium would be fine, but I would like to make a small turkey and 3-4 Cornish hens. What size should I buy?
610449
I would advise to buy the large. It is so easy to clean, better then having it too small. I have one of each and cook for two.
610450
Purchase the large Romertopf as you can cook both large and small items in it. Soak the pot for 20 minutes so it can absorb the water and keep the food moist while cooking. Good luck!
610451
If you get the bigger one you can serve company add more vegetables and have lefti overs
610452
I would purchase a large because adding vegetables will require more room than the medium can provide. I have a small and a large and use only the large. We are a family of two but do like leftovers...enjoy.
610453
Definitely the large. Plan for a place to store. It is bulky but worth the space.
610454
Probably the largest they make. A chicken will fit in the medium, with not much room for anything else.
530065
I use it for 1 1/2# Cornish hens, and that is about as big of fowl it will take. It does a great job and I love the oven for other baking needs too. It is well insulated and doesn't emit very much heat under the cabinet.
189882
I really don't believe that it's big enough for a turkey that big. I've baked a whole chicken at about 3lb. and that was just right for this size pan.
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We are a family of two and the 6 qt is just great and does the jobs with no problems. I think you have to ask how much food do you prepare in a single setting for 4 people. In a 6 qt we can do a 6 pound chicken and a 5 pound roast so anything larger than that I have no information.
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I have a family of 5 and found the 6 quart to be a great size. Slow cookers are supposed to be at least half full to work properly so any bigger is overkill for most and any smaller....you run the risk of not having the space you need for a batch large enough to have leftovers! This is a great slow cooker!
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I look at it strictly thru this lens: If it's just for you and maybe one or both of you are smaller eaters, women, maybe, or a kid get the smaller one...but if you are gonna possibly be feeding 3 or more people at ANY time, then DEFINITELY get the larger...you can ALWAYS make do with Larger than you need as opposed to having something SMALLER than you need right the!! So again, just you...get the smaller....more than you?? If it was me, I'd get the bigger!! just my opinion. mike
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Go with the larger size, you will love the left overs! I had a smaller crock pot earlier and it never made enough for leftovers. Also, if you have company you will appreciate the larger size.
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you need to decide what is best for you. we have the one that fits up to 15lb turkey. I purchased one for my daughter and her family, a larger one. you will love it!!
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I bought both sizes. The large one first and found that I didn't need that much room so I then bought the smaller one and it was just right. I use them to make homemade TV Dinners be cause we don't eat at the same time every day like we use to. This way we get a good home cooked meal anytime we want. I guess it all depends what you are planning to use them for and how much you want to put in them. Hope you make the right decision for what you want them for and I hope that this answer helped you in some way.
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Hi, If the chicken is on the smaller size, yes it would be big enough. A five pound - no- a 3-4 would fit ok. I believe, although I have not used it for a chicken yet.
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This one will be too small. We had one chicken who was 9 lbs dressed out and he barely fit.
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I originally wanted it for 2-4 but it was larger than expected. I use it for 4-6 people. I follow a recipe on YouTube titled Chicken Tagine with Potatoes, Olives but I double the recipe. I bring the dish to the table and my guests love it! I also use the pan for roasts and stews. Did I answer your question?
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Yes this is an excellent vessel for ANYTHING that fits. Until you become accustomed to it size, try a medium size chicken first. I love this unit.
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I would purchase the medium, have two Maine Coon cats about the same size, but 20 lbs. It is a perfect fit. Hope this helps.
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Hi there. I have the small size and used it to transport our two parakeets cross country ( in the car). It worked out great. Since the conures are a little bigger than the parakeets, I would recommend the medium. I think the small would be too narrow for them to move around and for the food bowls etc. Our little parakeets had to adjust with being so close together, but they got used to it quickly. If you are planning to use it long-term and not just for travel or occasional use, then you might want to consider the large. Good luck!
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I wouldn't say a large bird. Something small maybe average size would fit. It's an average size crock pot.
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You would definitely want the quart or largest size . I got the 20oz and it s the perfect size to use as a bird for my parakeet cage .