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Shelleebean
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Michelle
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two slow cooker questions
I have never owned a slow cooker, but want to get one. 75% of the time, i'm cooking for just 3. Ideally though, I'd like to have the option to make larger amounts of food when I need to. Do the large slow cookers do well with the recipes for 2-4 people?
Second, if there is a warm setting, can I take some food out and then let it stay on warm until I'm ready to take out the rest? DH has a new work schedule and would need to pack his dinner several hours before DS and I would eat it.
Thanks!
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Posted 11/6/11 10:50 PM  |
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Bamama
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Re: two slow cooker questions
2-4 servings in a large slow cooker would probably be over-cooked. We have a large and a smaller one. PITA to store, but I get a lot of use out of them both. I use the large for big batches of things and freeze what is left (pulled pork, chili, etc.).
Food is safe for up to 2 hrs on the warm setting. If it is going to be longer, I would keep it on low if you can!
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| Posted 11/7/11 8:47 AM |
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caps612
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Re: two slow cooker questions
Its just me and DH and we have a large slow cooker... everything I make comes our just fine! I also like the option of making a tons of pulled porl, 2 racks of ribs, etc to feed a crowd!
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| Posted 11/7/11 9:27 AM |
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Shelleebean
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Michelle
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Re: two slow cooker questions
Posted by Bamama
2-4 servings in a large slow cooker would probably be over-cooked. We have a large and a smaller one. PITA to store, but I get a lot of use out of them both. I use the large for big batches of things and freeze what is left (pulled pork, chili, etc.).
Food is safe for up to 2 hrs on the warm setting. If it is going to be longer, I would keep it on low if you can!
Thanks for your response! Since there's more like 3 or 3 1/2 hours between DH taking food and DS and I eating, I should probably just give it to DH to reheat at work the next day 
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| Posted 11/7/11 12:16 PM |
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Shelleebean
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Michelle
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Re: two slow cooker questions
Posted by caps612
Its just me and DH and we have a large slow cooker... everything I make comes our just fine! I also like the option of making a tons of pulled porl, 2 racks of ribs, etc to feed a crowd!
Thanks! Which one do you have?
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| Posted 11/7/11 12:16 PM |
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caps612
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Re: two slow cooker questions
Posted by Shelleebean
Posted by caps612
Its just me and DH and we have a large slow cooker... everything I make comes our just fine! I also like the option of making a tons of pulled porl, 2 racks of ribs, etc to feed a crowd!
Thanks! Which one do you have?
Don't buy the kitchen aid one... where is cooked great, there are defects with the ceramic crocks and the crack alot. I just bought this one (recommended from a friend) to replace my kitchen aid,crockpot
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| Posted 11/7/11 2:41 PM |
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Shelleebean
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Michelle
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Re: two slow cooker questions
Posted by caps612
Posted by Shelleebean
Posted by caps612
Its just me and DH and we have a large slow cooker... everything I make comes our just fine! I also like the option of making a tons of pulled porl, 2 racks of ribs, etc to feed a crowd!
Thanks! Which one do you have?
Don't buy the kitchen aid one... where is cooked great, there are defects with the ceramic crocks and the crack alot. I just bought this one (recommended from a friend) to replace my kitchen aid,crockpot
That's the one I bought too. It was on sale and I had an extra 30% off! I just wanted to ask my questions before I use it so I can decide whether or not I want to keep it. It is very large
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| Posted 11/7/11 7:59 PM |
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