Any difference between an old Crock Pot and new Slow Cooker?
#31
I actually preferred my old crock pot over my new one. The newer one seems to cook hotter and boils the food rather than simmers it. It does have a removeable insert for cleaning, however, which is nice.
#32
oh, yes, the cheaper the better and I cook on high sometimes as long as I would on low. I just made something called a "flaten" cut of beef ribs Oct 1 (for an "ocktoberfest at home lol - used sliced onions and kraut in the pot, spices,) and they fell off the bones! never heard of this cut, its across the ribs so each piece has a bunch of little bones thru it. sharet
#33
There is a website for Yahoo groups slow cooking's most frequentley asked questions.
There is a big difference between the old slow cookers and the newer hotter ones.
I have several old ones because I like being able to go away all day and come home to a nice moist well cooked meal.
Judy
There is a big difference between the old slow cookers and the newer hotter ones.
I have several old ones because I like being able to go away all day and come home to a nice moist well cooked meal.
Judy
#34
I always brown my meat before cooking it in a slow cooker/crock pot. The browning gives the meat flavor. Also tomato in any form breaks down the meat so if you add some tomato juice/sauce/ketsup the meat will be tender. I do not add it to my meat all the time. I always add spices as I agree that the meat can be tasteless.
#36
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I have always had tender juicy meat and I have my first one from the 70's and the newer large HEAVY oval with the removable insert. I do usually brown beef first. Vegetables always go on the bottom. The "set it and forget it" method works best. I have a friend who is always lifting the lid and stirring and tasting. That defeats the purpose!
#37
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Originally Posted by np3
I don't think so. I have mine from 30 years ago that I still use. And I have a newer one that is larger. Both work about the same. Maybe it was the cut of meat.
#38
We love pulled pork, plain, bbqed, in chili, etc. I buy a pork butt, toss it in the slow cooker over a layer of sliced onion, pour in some beef broth, plug it in and forget about it. Everyone once in a while I will poke it with a fork. When it falls apart, I turn it off, let it cool, and later pull it apart. Works wonderfully.
ALso works great on beef roasts.
ALso works great on beef roasts.
#40
Originally Posted by sandyquilts
"Why not try it during your remodel?"
Because I refuse to wash dishes/silverware in the bathroom. Got the countertops last Thur. and hopefully the plumber will be here today to hook up the sink and dishwasher.
Because I refuse to wash dishes/silverware in the bathroom. Got the countertops last Thur. and hopefully the plumber will be here today to hook up the sink and dishwasher.
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