topic Re: Crock Pot Size in Kitchen

Crock Pot Size

HonnyBrown — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 05:17:42 GMT

What size would you (users) recommend for two people?

I would use it for meat cutlets and bean dishes.

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kitty4me — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:36:01 GMT

I'm anxious to see what is said about this. I recently asked this question to a Store I go to regularly and was told to go with a 4qt. The reason you don't want a large slow cooker and fill it with minimal food. There are two of us as well. I do have a Son,his Girlfriend and my Grandson over Usually not all the time and all at the same time.

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stonehenge — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 10:18:13 GMT

I have a 4 quart oval Hamilton Beach slow cooker. It gets the most use of the three I have. I can put small roasts, chicken pieces or stew beef in it and make enough for a couple of meals. It's great for making small amounts of soup or, stock from chicken carcasses. Mine came with a small recipe book which I occasionally refer to; mostly I just wing it. I've had this one for about 15 years and love it.

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PamelaSue72 — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:56:09 GMT

I have several crock pots in various sizes. When it's just DH and me (and if I'm not cooking for the freezer as well), I use a 4-quart old Rival. When I'm cooking for the whole family or a picnic and I'm making Crock Pot Beans or Crock Pot Stuffing, I use my large crock pot, but not sure of the size.....I know that the beans and the stuffing fill that crock pot right to the top, so I can't use anything smaller. But normally, it's the 4-quart for just the two of us.

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HonnyBrown — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:31:21 GMT

Thanks everyone! I'll look into the 4 quart crock pots!

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debic — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:36:35 GMT

It's the one thing I've never bought. LOL it amazes all my friends since they call me the gadget queen.

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Snicks1 — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:42:16 GMT

I have an old Rival round 4 qt., am thinking about adding a 6 qt. one, for when I make larger amounts. Actually what I really want is an oval, as I think those are more useful than the round ones.

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debic — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:16:25 GMT

I thought those Ninja 4 in 1 cookers were also crockpots? No? I'd probably buy that if I felt the urge to get one.

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Winifred — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:30:41 GMT

I have the 6 quart - tried bigger and smaller ones - they did not work. I too, prefer the oval as with meats, the fit is better. I lived alone for a long time, then had my great grand for 10 years and this size always worked. Now I have more displaced persons in my house and that size still works for me and I much prefer Nesco. Actually it is a roaster oven - but has the slow cooker level - just LOVE it. I feel strongly about Nesco and this size - have tried others and always give them away. Good luck with whatever you choose.

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house_cat — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 15:40:03 GMT

I have a 4 qt. and a 6 qt.

I never need the larger one when cooking for the two of us.

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FleurFairy — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:12:28 GMT

Mine is a 2.5 quart. Just my husband and me, so it fills us up and then we usually have an extra serving or two leftover.

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kitty4me — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:17:03 GMT

Which brand do you prefer? I think I have read on here that some cook faster than others. Any recommendations would be most appreciated.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 19:35:44 GMT

I'm single, but I have all different sizes (4). I use my 6 Qt the most because most recipes call for this size.

I have a FoodSaver so I like to freeze left overs. I'm not a huge crock pot person, I prefer LC dutch ovens, but I have a few recipes that I like to make in them.

Did anyone see Curtis Stone slow cooker? I need to see reviews on that to see if it really does all he says it does. You can brown you meat in it, which is the main reason I don't make a lot of crock pot recipes. If I'm going to brown the meat and cook the veggies I might as well just cook it in the dutch oven.