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Slow Cooker Recommendations

eddyandme — Thu, 25 May 2017 22:53:34 GMT

Looking for a slow cooker/crockpot and would like your recommendations. Also, what size would you recommend to serve 2 to 4 adults?

Thanks for your advice!

Re: Slow Cooker Recommendations

Mistic — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:07:47 GMT

Hey goldenlocks ~ I've had the Ninja for several years. Love It. Besides the obvious slow cooker process, it also has a stovetop option. I can brown my meat before hitting the slow cook. One less pan to wash. HTH

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Mz iMac — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:12:58 GMT

I got mine from BBB ...

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hopi — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:15:47 GMT

Ninja 4-1

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:47:18 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
Looking for a slow cooker/crockpot and would like your recommendations. Also, what size would you recommend to serve 2 to 4 adults?

Thanks for your advice!

I never used to be much for crockpot cooking, even when I was working. But now I love the versatility of the Ninja 4-in-1 Multicooker. I'm still learning but have a few favorite recipes. I even do my hard cooked eggs in it. So easy to make a bunch at once, no green yolks, and easy, clean peeling. If you can wait, watch for it to go on sale or come up as a TSV, you can probably get it for around $99.

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Tigriss — Fri, 26 May 2017 00:40:36 GMT

I recommend the Cook Companion version of the multicooker 11 n 1. It is cheaper and is ceramic versus non-stick. 460-656 It is on clearance for $69.96 right now, which means that they may be getting ready to do a new or a relaunch. I love mine and use it most nights.

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eddyandme — Fri, 26 May 2017 01:19:54 GMT

Thank you for your recommendations.

@JeanLouiseFinch

How do you hard-boil eggs in a slowcooker?

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Kachina624 — Fri, 26 May 2017 01:49:49 GMT

I gave away my slow cooker; it took up too much shelf space. I now use a 6qt pressure cooker with a slow cooker setting. It slow cooks and much, much more for less storage space.

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Tigriss — Fri, 26 May 2017 02:16:02 GMT

@Kachina624 You are right about that. I do have and use my Instant Pot for all kinds of things. I use it about as frequently as I use my Cook's Companion.

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janeec — Fri, 26 May 2017 02:29:44 GMT

I have become very attached to my ninja. Once I got used to it, I do almost everything in it. I even have a second one in reserve if and when this one quits. Less mess, easy clean up, very versatile.

As for boiling eggs, I do them in a pan on my stovetop. I don't trust any other way to cook them.

Best of luck choosing what is right for you.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 26 May 2017 02:59:36 GMT

@eddyandme wrote:
Thank you for your recommendations.

@JeanLouiseFinch

How do you hard-boil eggs in a slowcooker?

@eddyandme I don't do them in a slowcooker, I do them in a Ninja 4-in-1, on a stovetop setting.

Put 3 cups of water in the Ninja. Lay the Ninja mesh basket inside the pan. Load your eggs on the basket (I made 18 at once, which would probably be the max.). Turn on a kitchen timer for 25 minutes. Set the Ninja to STOVETOP HIGH. Put on the lid. When the kitchen timer goes off, turn off the Ninja and transfer the eggs to ice water for several minutes to allow them to cool down. When you're ready to peel, tap the egg all around and they should peel clean.

*If you like to pierce your eggs, do it on the fat end and then after the ice water bath, stand the eggs up on a towel so any trapped water can run out.

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eddyandme — Fri, 26 May 2017 14:01:59 GMT

Well ladies, I just ordered a basic 4qt slow cooker from Prime. Only three settings, but the size is perfect for me as most of the time it's just me and Eddy, my furbaby. When I first got him, he'd eat anything he was given. But, because imo he needed extra vitamins due to a previous injury, I added fresh fruits and veggies, along with diary, poultry, fish and meats to his diet. So, don't do fancy cooking and this will eliminate casserole dishes!

FYI, Eddy's favorite veg is air-fried brussel sprouts! and, he loves a tomato, rice, cabbage casserole I make for both of us.

Any recommendations for slow-cooking for two would be appreciated. And, again, thank you all for your crockpot suggestions.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 26 May 2017 14:42:21 GMT

I have a 7 qt older Hamilton Beach and its a real workhorse. I use it a lot and there is just the 2 of us, but I take it to a lot of potlucks at our church and group meetings. IMO if you buy a small crock you will not be happy due to the fact you cant cook "extra" in it. If I cook to much chili, etc, I freeze it. Amazon has some really nice crockpots that are now digital and are more portable.

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eddyandme — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:20:37 GMT

@Imaoldhippie

Thanks for the advice!

I, too, like Hamilton Beach products. I've got a toaster and coffeemaker and these appliances work well and seem to stand up at least as well as their more expensive counterparts. In fact my HB toaster turns out more evenly toasted bread than my KA every did!

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:38:34 GMT

@eddyandme I also have a Hamilton Beach mixer that works very well and a cost a whole lot less than KA. Im in the market for a food processor and I have it picked out, its also a Hamilton Beach and cost a whole lot less than the other brands.

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soonersis — Fri, 26 May 2017 15:42:17 GMT

@hopi wrote:
Ninja 4-1

I agree with this. Have had mine for years and use it several times a week. Love the versatility of the features.