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Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:32:41 GMT

I have fond memories of ALL the women in my family using Rival crockpots when I was growing up, and the WONDERFL dinners they made!They were proudly displayed on the kitchen counter or a shelf! They even owned crockpot cookbooks.😁❤ My dear aunt made an apple dsessert that was eye crossingly good!😁 I used one regularly for a time, but then I fell in LOVE❤ with pressure cooking. Nowadays versatile mutli use pots are all the rage and well LOVED.😊

Do you still own and use a crockpot/slowcooker?

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Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

I am still oxox — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:37:00 GMT

Giving mine away soon, I used to make a chicken dish. But we are more into grilled rather than potted foods these daye

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

Meowingkitty — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:48:37 GMT

I used mine just last week. I use it for chili , chicken, beef stroganoff, pasta fajole soup etc.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:50:06 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
Giving mine away soon, I used to make a chicken dish. But we are more into grilled rather than potted foods these daye

@I am still oxox Welcome!🥰 I LOVE❤ your post because I can certainly understand preferring grilled foods now! It is quicker, and less cleanup!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

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Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

cheriere — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:53:11 GMT

@SandySparkles

Yes, I use mine all the time. I have three different sizes lol. One crockpot I'll bet has been here since the late 70s-early 80s lol.

I just made a terrific roast in my newer large one yesterday. I use them for cooking all sorts of things. They're handy and can cook lots of tougher cuts of beef even very tender.😃❤️

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:56:54 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I used mine just last week. I use it for chili , chicken, beef stroganoff, pasta fajole soup etc.

@Meowingkitty Welcome!🥰 WOW! My family used it for those dishes as well; except the pasta fajole! I can remember my dear aunt's beef stroganoff that she cooked in hers! It brought nothing but smiles and full bellies!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

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Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

kaydee50 — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:57:47 GMT

I bought one a couple of years ago. Never used it and recently donated it. DH likes to use his George Foreman grill and he does most of the cooking!

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

PA Mom-mom — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:58:55 GMT

@SandySparkles Yes. I have 3 slow cookers I use for Thanksgiving, Christmas and when the family comes to visit. They keep sides like mashed potatoes in perfect condition for 2 hours. I can keep my corn and other veggies warm and heat my queso dip and keep it warm for hours. No, I don't use them often, but they give me stove space when I absolutely need it.

DD just had a party for her daughter and served taco meat, Mexican rice and queso for 20 people from 3 slow cookers.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

loriqvc — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:59:53 GMT

Yes, I still use a slow cooker fairly often—and even more frequently in the summer to help avoid cranking up the oven when it's so hot. We're actually having a big family birthday dinner on Sunday featuring a couple of slow cookers filled with pork shoulder that will be shredded to become enchiladas. Yummy!

And I do have a multicooker, but I feel my separate slow cooker unit does a better job when I want slow cooking, so I enjoy having options.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

haddon9 — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:00:38 GMT

A Crockpot is something that I like to use in the winter for making hearty stews and roasts. Yes I have one but for me it's seasonal.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

2sisters — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:00:50 GMT

I use mine frequently and love it. I cook mostly chicken and pulled pork, chili and beef roasts. I think they make the house smell so good!

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:02:04 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
@SandySparkles

Yes, I use mine all the time. I have three different sizes lol. One crockpot I'll bet has been here since the late 70s-early 80s lol.
I just made a terrific roast in my newer large one yesterday. I use them for cooking all sorts of things. They're handy and can cook lots of tougher cuts of beef even very tender.😃❤️

@cheriere Welcome!🥰 I am impressed! I dub you the QUEEN of slow cookery! You know your way around a slow cooker!😁 You make an excellent point regarding how they cook tough cuts of meat until they are tender!😊👍

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

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Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

scatcat — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:02:24 GMT

Yes - I love them. I have 5 including a 9x13 one and a mini one for queso dip etc.

I used them a lot when the kids lived here, but I still use them often. I also love my Nesco roaster.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:07:13 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I bought one a couple of years ago. Never used it and recently donated it. DH likes to use his George Foreman grill and he does most of the cooking!

@kaydee50 Welcome!🥰 I am GLAD you mentioned the George Foreman Grill because I know several people that own and LOVE❤ theirs! It has become such a popular appliance, and I wonder how many other posters have abandoned theirs for the same reason!😁 This is going to be interesting!😊

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

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Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

Goodie2shoes — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:15:23 GMT

I still have my crockpot purchased over 10 yrs ago, it's just taking up space in my pantry, I last used it around Christmas time last year. I also have a Air Fryer, only used it once since I bought it in 2019. My daughter loves to cook and I just bought her the Cuisinart Preferred Pan 4 pc set for mother's day (it's what she wanted) and she loves it. She says she can cook almost everything in that one pan set.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:16:44 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@SandySparkles Yes. I have 3 slow cookers I use for Thanksgiving, Christmas and when the family comes to visit. They keep sides like mashed potatoes in perfect condition for 2 hours. I can keep my corn and other veggies warm and heat my queso dip and keep it warm for hours. No, I don't use them often, but they give me stove space when I absolutely need it.

DD just had a party for her daughter and served taco meat, Mexican rice and queso for 20 people from 3 slow cookers.

@PA Mom-mom Welcome!🥰 WOW! Three...! You are the second QUEEN of the crock!😁 I did not even think about holiday cooking, but that is an EXCELLENT reason for keeping side dishes WARM and save space while doing so! There is no need to microwave or heat up the kitchen by warming things in the oven! Cooking for a crowd is another great reason!😊

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE🤗

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:23:03 GMT

@loriqvc wrote:
Yes, I still use a slow cooker fairly often—and even more frequently in the summer to help avoid cranking up the oven when it's so hot. We're actually having a big family birthday dinner on Sunday featuring a couple of slow cookers filled with pork shoulder that will be shredded to become enchiladas. Yummy!

And I do have a multicooker, but I feel my separate slow cooker unit does a better job when I want slow cooking, so I enjoy having options.

@loriqvc Welcome!🥰 Those are great reasons to use your slow cooker! Those with large family dinners can save time with multiple dishes cooked in them! It is wonderful to have several options!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE🤗

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:30:15 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
A Crockpot is something that I like to use in the winter for making hearty stews and roasts. Yes I have one but for me it's seasonal.

@haddon9 Welcome!🥰 Seasonal cooking is a GREAT use for it! I LOVE❤ that you said HEARTY stews and roasts because that is exactly what I remember from my dear mother and aunt!😊 When I had one and ate meat, I would make beef pot roast in it for my family!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE🤗

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

PinkyPetunia — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:32:28 GMT

I do use a crockpot but more in cold weather when I want a hearty meal. Great for making pulled chicken or pork, beef stew, corned beef.

Re: Do You Still Use A CROCKPOT / Slow Cooker, and why?😊

SandySparkles — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:34:01 GMT

@2sisters wrote:
I use mine frequently and love it. I cook mostly chicken and pulled pork, chili and beef roasts. I think they make the house smell so good!

@2sisters You make another good point! The intoxicating aromas that kind of cooking in the kitchen produces!!!😄 I am glad you LOVE❤ yours!😁

THANK you SO much for caring to share today!🤗

~~~All we need is LOVE🤗