Could this be used as a crock pot for something like oatmeal?
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Yes. But you have to watch it to prevent from spill out since the temperature will reach to boiling point (100 degree C).
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I suppose you could use it to make oatmeal, but I would definitely keep an eye on it while its cooking. I only ever use this rice cooker to make sushi rice.
595113
Yes but as with all crock pots do not fill more than 3/4 for best results. I used this crock pot to slow cook baby back bibs for a crowd recently. It's awesome!
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Watch out for boiling over into main pot ( the cooker has a smaller insert in the main pot). I would not want to deal with cleaning burnt oatmeal out of the main unit. I would experiment the first time around. Rice is quite different from oatmeal and can be left alone in the pot until done-- oatmeal will cook faster.
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Yes It can be use as a slow cooker just make sure you do not put too much water or food inside
569426
These are not my crock pots. You would have to ask the manufacturer. The one I purchased is of sufficient size.
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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.
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I have only used it for yogurt, but I think it would be great for oatmeal too.
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As it is thin guage metal, it will flex in the middle. An electric skillet would spread the load over a larger portion and might be ok, I would think a crock pot would be a lot of weight in a small area. One option would be to place a cutting board under the crock pot, and that would solve your problem. Over-all we love out cover, really dresses up the stove.
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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.
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Yes!! Just keep in mind the whole things is not the size of a regular crock pot this is a mini crock pot. It's small!
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I believe neither of those options would be wise or healthy for the crock. Better to warm the slow cooker in advance of what you wish to cook, with an amount of water in it.
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Yes, it's big enough to make oatmeal for one. I love mine. I also use it to steep tea.
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Yes soup or even oatmeal if you don't mind the clean up after. This thermos is a great product for keeping food stuff of the liquid or semi liquid variety warm for hours at a time. Hope this helps.
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I personally have not tried it but I would think it would work fine depending on how much you were looking to prepare at once. The steamer trays are three inches deep and some of the more traditional couscous steamer pots are a bit deeper but again, it might depend on how much you were planning on preparing at once.
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I wouldn't try it. This is pretty flimsy compared to the Presto I had for 30 or 40 years. I would suggest using a crock pot if you don't want to put it in a conventional oven.
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Hi Michelle, This cooker can could be used as a normal stove top, pot, or crock pot (slow cooker) if it's lid is left off while cooking as this way the pot will not be pressurized. I must say I am extremely very happy with the Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker and would recommend it. Regards, Vince
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I have not used this item as a crock pot (slow cooker). I use it for warming food that has been prepared previously. I have found that the temperature control can easily be set too high. If you are careful with this setting it should work quite well. A trial and error method will work for you if you have the patience and product to experiment in this manner.