Slow Cookers

The type of recipe is important when converting to a microwave. You need to know the highest temperature setting your microwave reaches as well as how long certain food takes to cook.

How to cook a roast. 500 degrees for 1/2 hr then turn to 450 and cook roast for 20 minutes/lb with temperature turned off and oven closed. I put a pork roast in the crock pot and 3 hours later determined I forgot to turn it on. Is it safet to cook and eat?

i cook them right at 2 to 3 hour then turn burner off and let simmer for 30 minutes.

Food can stay on the warm setting in a crock pot for several hours. That is as long as the crock pot has stayed on the entire time. Some will automatically turn off. It should be fine for as long as eight hours on the warm setting. However, be aware that liquid will evaporate during this time.

Common sizes in slow cookers are the 3, 4 and 5 quart size. For a family of four, buy at least a 4 quart unit. Depending on your family's appetites, a 6 quart or even larger unit might be appropriate.

2 hours 20 minutes.

yes :)

Yes, it is a good idea to thaw completely where possible. Having said that, slow cookers generally allow some leeway in terms of thawing time, so it does not have to be completely thawed before going in the pot or cooker.

What temperature does a slow cooker cook at? If you have a slow cooker, you have probably wondered what temperature the low and high settings actually are, since few slow cookers actually tell you on the dial or even in the manual. And some are definitely fussy about ensuring food is thoroughly cooked in order to avoid food illnesses. Slow cookers, and their accompanying recipes generally come with two settings. The low setting is actually 200F. The high setting is 300F. Both of these temperatures are suitable for cooking raw meat when cooked for the length of time the recipe recommends. Some slow cookers also have a warm setting, this setting should only be used after the main meal has been cooked and you are keeping it warm a short time before dinner is served.

you have to let it soak over night on low then u put it on high for a couple of hours until it is done then you eat it all up.(yyyuuummm).but it takes forever i would cook it a day before you eat it.

ALL CROCK POTS DIFFER IN TEMP BASED ON HOW THEY ARE BUILT AND THE SIZE OF THE HEATING ELEMENT INSTALLED. MOST RANGE ON LOW AROUND 160-180 DEGREES ON HIGH MOST ARE AROUND 200-250 DEGREES...

they don't get that hot.

Some slow cookers / Crock Pots will boil water, soup, stew and other liquids, but it takes several hours, which is a long time to wait for boiled water.

From Wikipedia: The Naxon Utilities Corporation of Chicago developed the Naxon Beanery All-Purpose Cooker. Rival Industries bought Naxon in 1970, and reintroduced it under the Crock-Pot name in 1971.

If the pork chops are about 1/2" thick, they will take a good 4 hours on the high setting or if you would like to do it all day while you are at work, you can put it on the low setting for about 8 hours. It will vary a little depending on the crock pot itself. A little longer will never hurt, you just dont want to keep them in there for hours too long.

Watts divided by voltage. Standard crockpot use 1-2 amp.

Yes, you can... you can cook about ANYTHING in a slow cooker.

no, if you put it in a crock pot and leave it, it will get very squishy and fall apart. the way i warm it is to put it in a pot on the stove over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until warm.

Model 3850 = 5 quart

model 3855 = 5.5 quart

model 3860 = 6 quart

A slow cooker will not roast (the temperature is not high enough). However, if you brown your joint of meet in a frying pan on all sides then place it in the slow cooker with some vegetables, herbs, pepper, salt, stock and a little wine to just about cover it, it will cook slowly for 4 - 8 hours and taste wonderful.

OK, I'm assuming for the pulled pork, you used a pork shoulder. No for the porchetta, you say you're using a loin. Totally different cuts that you serve at different temps. Pork shoulder at 190-200 degrees and the loin in the 150-160 range. I'd would guess on low it's going to take in the 4-6 hour range. Loins tend to very lead--except on the outside. I'd check the temp after 4.

You can braise ribs in a slow cooker. There are several fluids and flavorings you can use but basically you need enough fluid to cover the ribs half way and include the flavors you like (such as salt, pepper, chili powder, thyme, etc.). You can even use Coke or root beer as the fluid along with some tomato sauce and seasoning. This will result in a barbecue flavored sauce when your done. On low the ribs should cook about 8 hours.

Look at the nameplate information that MUST be attached to your cooker. It will express the rated power of the device in watts. Divide this by the rated voltage (also shown) to determine the current drawn.

An 8-quart crock pot can typically hold about 6 to 7 pounds of pulled pork, depending on how tightly it's packed. This amount generally allows for some space to accommodate other ingredients, such as barbecue sauce or seasonings. When cooking, remember that the pork will shrink slightly as it cooks, so it's advisable not to overfill the pot.

Auto Shift on the Procter Silex Crock Watcher refers to a feature that automatically adjusts the cooking temperature and time as needed during the cooking process. This ensures that food is cooked evenly and prevents overcooking. The feature allows for more hands-free cooking, providing convenience for users who may not be able to monitor the slow cooker continuously.