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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

This is interesting to read about from the ladies here. I didn't know about either, but I am not cooking a whole lot now. Pretty much easy things now.  Appetites are different now, but these look like good products to have. 

 

Have 3 crockpots and top of stove is the extent of cooking now. 

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

I have a West Bend slow cooker. Also can use the base as a griddle.

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

Mine is the CrockPot brand.   I don't use it much in the summer, but a lot in the winter.  I think it was less than $25 at Menard's a couple years ago.  Works fine!

 

What's nice about a slow cooker is you can pick one up without making a huge investment....if you find you use it all the time, you can investigate more expensive brands, I guess...but this one works well for my needs.

 

I use it mostly for soups, cooking chicken breasts for shredding, and bbq ribs.

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

My DD just moved into her first apartment and I'm trying to talk her OUT of buying a slow cooker and just get an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker appliance that also can do slow cooking.   I haven't tried any of the new electric pressure cookers yet myself but it appears you get similar results in less time.

 

If the new pressure cookers are reliable and safe, I just don't see the purpose of a slow cooker anymore.    Plus why use up all that electricity?

 

@classic

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

I love the Ninja 4-in-1 also. It is Multi use so in the long run you get more for your money.  It also cleans easily.

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

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I have a slow cooker and a pressure cooker.  Hands down my slow cooker gets used far more often.  

 

I bought mine at Sam's Club.   It has hi/low heat setting and a 4/8 hour timer that auto switches to warm once done.   Been a while but I think it was only about 30 bucks to buy... might be a little more now... maybe 40.  

 

this is the one I have:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-6-Quart-Programmable-Cooker-Stainless/dp/B0061TWKWU/ref=sr_1_11?s=h...

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

We bought one to keep food warm during a party, that was ten years ago. I've never used it since.  However, I do use my pressure cooker all the time.

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

I sincerely want to thank everyone for their honest input.. I'm going to look into the InstantPot & the Ninja. 4 in 1...  

 

On a side note, I just want to say how much, I love & find helpful this entire selection of forums.. There are so many, many, many wonderful people replying; & in any given category, one always gets an honest input regarding that particular subject.. I've recently started to post & I want to say a very simple THANK YOU to all.. 😊

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker


classic wrote:

I sincerely want to thank everyone for their honest input.. I'm going to look into the InstantPot & the Ninja. 4 in 1...  

 

On a side note, I just want to say how much, I love & find helpful this entire selection of forums.. There are so many, many, many wonderful people replying; & in any given category, one always gets an honest input regarding that particular subject.. I've recently started to post & I want to say a very simple THANK YOU to all.. 😊


@classic :-)  I find that the comments people offer here on the forums, are more helpful than product reviews anywhere.  Reviews are fine, but personally, I get more from the input from the nice folks on here.  Welcome to the forums.

 

As for my input....  I've had a CrockPot for years, and currently have the model, Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker (got it for maybe $30 at Target), Stainless Steel, SCV700SS -- look it up online.  I love it very much, with one exception: it has only three legs, and has a tendency to tip forward if you're not careful when you handle it.  I have no idea why it was designed that way, but honestly, if you're careful, it shouldn't be a problem.  I don't consider it a safety hazard, as I don't have to move the CrockPot around much,if at all.  Never had any issues with it.  Among other things, I have made THE BEST teriyaki chicken "stir fry" in it ever, beans, frittatas, etc..  I also have an Emeril Lagasse 6-quart pressure cooker (a QVC oldie but a goodie), but it doesn't have a slow cook function.  Eh.  No biggie.  If I could afford it, and if I didn't already have multiple small appliances that do the jobs, I'd probably get an InstantPot, too, like soooooo many others.  I've also had my eyes on the Paula Deen multi-cooker, which has a slow cook function.  Whatever you decide to buy, good luck and enjoy!!!

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Re: Thinking of purchasing a slow cooker

EXACTLY!!! ... You get better input than the product review.. Thanks...